Brian Burns

Brian Burns Fantasy Stats

#0 OLB  |  New York Giants
Healthy

Height / Weight 6'5"  /  250 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Apr 23, 1998 (26)
Experience 6 seasons
Drafted 2019 NFL Draft, 1st Round, Pick #16 (Panthers)
College Florida State

Season Stats

TACKLES
SEASON TEAM GP SOLO ASTD LOSS SCK QB HITS PASS DEF INT FF FR TD FPTS/G FPTS
2019CAR161968816001114.775.9
2020CAR15352312922403007.9118.8
2021CAR17311913918402006.3107.7
2022CAR163429171322301007.9126.8
2023CAR16321815818201106.5103.6
2024NYG4103213301006.425.5
Career 84 161 98 67 48 99 16 0 9 2 1 6.6 558.2

Game Log

TACKLES
DATE TEAM OPP SOLO ASTD LOSS SCK QB HITS PASS DEF INT FF FR TD FPTS
Week 1Sep 8, 2024NYGMIN40000000004.0
Week 2Sep 15, 2024NYGWAS21000100003.5
Week 3Sep 22, 2024NYGCLE211122010013.5
Week 4Sep 26, 2024NYGDAL21101000004.5

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Azeez Ojulari

LOLB

Micah McFadden

Isaiah Simmons

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MLB

Bobby Okereke

Darius Muasau

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ROLB

Brian Burns

Boogie Basham

Benton Whitley

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Brian Burns News

Brian Burns  • OLB  •  Browns

Brian Burns Playing Against The Browns

New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (groin) is officially active on Sunday for the Week 3 game on the road against the Cleveland Browns. Burns was a late addition to this week's injury report with a groin injury and was listed as questionable to play this weekend. However, it appears he was able to do enough during pre-game warmups to convince the coaching staff that he's good enough to play against Cleveland as the G-Men look for their first victory of 2024. The 26-year-old is New York's starting outside linebacker and should be in all starting lineups in IDP leagues now that he's officially active. The former 16th overall pick by the Carolina Panthers in 2019 out of Florida State has seven tackles (six solo) and a pass breakup so far through two weeks in his first year in the Big Apple.
Sep 22   
Brian Burns  • OLB  •  Giants

Brian Burns Expected To Play In Week 3

New York Giants defensive end Brian Burns (groin) is expected to play in Week 3 versus the Cleveland Browns. He had been listed as questionable after the Giants added him to their injury report late in the week. Nevertheless, he's going to suit up against the Deshaun Watson-led Browns on Sunday. Burns has seven tackles through two games but is still looking for his first sack as a member of the Giants.
Sep 22   
Brian Burns  • OLB  •  Browns

Brian Burns Questionable Against The Browns

The New York Giants added outside linebacker Brian Burns (groin) to the injury report on Friday with a groin issue, and he's officially questionable to play this Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Late-week additions to the injury report are usually never a good thing, so the G-Men could be without Burns this weekend. The Giants acquired the 26-year-old this offseason in a trade with the Carolina Panthers. Burns has gotten off to a slow start in the Big Apple, totaling seven tackles (six solo) and one pass breakup in his first two games. If the Giants end up ruling Burns out on Sunday, Benton Whitley figures to see more defensive snaps on the edge as a pass-rusher to help out Kayvon Thibodeaux and Azeez Ojulari in a good matchup against the Browns. Fantasy managers in IDP leagues need to have a backup option for Burns just in case.
Sep 20   
Brian Burns  • OLB  •  Giants

Brian Burns Seen As Game-Changer For Big Blue

New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns has been described as a "game-changer" by his teammates, according to Nick Shook of NFL.com. Fellow linebacker Bobby Okereke expressed that his new teammate is a game-changer and a prolific player. Burns was traded from the Carolina Panthers to the Big Apple in exchange for draft picks. Burns was then immediately given a five-year, $150 million contract, with $87.5 million guaranteed. The 26-year-old has made two Pro Bowls in his five-year career and has tallied 46 total sacks. He will join a strong Giants pass-rush core that includes Dexter Lawrence, Keyvon Thibodeaux, and Jordan Phillips. The Florida State product could be an intriguing pick in IDP leagues, as he should finish near double digits in sacks by the end of the season.
Jul 10   
Brian Burns  • OLB  •  Giants

Giants Acquiring Brian Burns From Panthers

The New York Giants are acquiring outside linebacker Brian Burns from the Carolina Panthers on Monday in exchange for a second- and fifth-round draft pick, according to multiple reports. In addition, the Giants are extending Burns on a five-year deal worth a maximum of $150 million with $87.5 million in guarantees. The Panthers placed the franchise tag on Burns last week, but that goes away now that he's been traded to a team that gave him a long-term extension. The 25-year-old former first-round pick is a massive addition to the Giants defense moving forward. Burns was a Pro Bowler in both 2021 and 2022 and has recorded 46 sacks in his five years in the NFL. He could form a nice pass-rushing tandem for the G-Men with Kayvon Thibodeau moving forward.
Mar 11   
Brian Burns  • OLB  •  Giants

Giants Interested In Trading For Brian Burns

SNY's Connor Hughes writes to keep an eye on the New York Giants as a potential trade destination for Carolina Panthers star pass-rusher Brian Burns, according to sources. There is mutual interest from both sides in getting something done. If a trade happens, it would be the biggest splash for general manager Joe Schoen in his tenure with the team. Burns, who turns 26 next month, has 38.5 sacks in his last four seasons, including a career-high 12.5 in 2022. Adding Burns to the Giants defense would be a big splash this offseason, but nothing has been finalized as of now. The Panthers placed the franchise tag on Burns, so he'll make $24 million in 2024 if he plays on the tag. In addition to being a highly productive pass-rushing linebacker, Burns has only missed three games in his five seasons since being taken 16th overall in 2019.
Mar 11   
Brian Burns  • OLB  •  Panthers

Panthers Use Franchise Tag On Brian Burns

The Carolina Panthers officially placed their franchise tag on star edge rusher Brian Burns on Tuesday, and his tag number is $24 million fully guaranteed for the 2024 season if the two sides can't work out a long-term contract extension by mid-July. Burns, 25, was the 16th overall pick by Carolina in 2019 out of Florida State. The two-time Pro Bowl linebacker has recorded 246 tackles (151 solo), 46 sacks, 59 tackles for loss, 95 QB hits, 13 passes defensed, eight forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries (one returned for a touchdown) in his five seasons so far for the Panthers. In 16 starts last year, Burns had 50 tackles (32 solo) and eight sacks, good enough to put him at No. 46 in IDP scoring among edge rushers. If the Panthers can't work out a new contract with Burns, he could be a trade candidate this offseason.
Mar 5   
Brian Burns  • OLB  •  Panthers

Panthers Expected To Franchise Tag Brian Burns

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that it feels like a formality that the Carolina Panthers will place the franchise tag on impending free-agent linebacker Brian Burns this offseason. Burns is too talented to let walk in free agency without the chance at an outright signing or a tag-and-trade. The Panthers will also likely look to re-sign linebacker Frankie Luvu as they begin their rebuild. Carolina's offense was atrocious in 2023, but their defense was a strength, so it makes sense for them to look to bring back their key playmakers on that side of the ball. The 25-year-old Burns finished last year with 50 tackles (32 solo), a team-high eight sacks, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 16 games. He's had at least 7.5 sacks in each of his five NFL seasons and is in play as an every-week starter in IDP fantasy formats.
Feb 20   
Brian Burns  • OLB  •  Panthers

Brian Burns Returns To Action On Sunday

Carolina Panthers edge rusher Brian Burns (knee) has returned to Sunday's Week 17 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars after missing some snaps with a knee injury. Burns initially injured his knee in the first quarter and was deemed questionable to return. However, he didn't end up missing much time and is back out there now. It's good news for the Panthers, as Burns is their best player on the defensive side of the ball.
Dec 31   
Brian Burns  • OLB  •  Panthers

Brian Burns Questionable To Return On Sunday

Carolina Panthers edge rusher Brian Burns (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 17 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Burns appeared to injure his knee at some point in the first quarter. His absence is a big blow to the Panthers' defense, as he's their best player on that side of the ball. The team should provide another update on his status around halftime.
Dec 31   
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