Giants acquire pass rusher Brian Burns from Panthers, sign him to five-year contract extension
The New York Giants have agreed to acquire edge rusher Brian Burns from the Carolina Panthers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
Burns is getting a five-year contract worth up to $150 million with $87.5 million in guarantees, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be completed until Wednesday.
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Burns, a two-time Pro Bowl pick, will sign his franchise tag to facilitate the deal. Burns becomes the second-highest paid defensive end in NFL history.
Burns, who turns 26 next month, had 46 sacks in five seasons in Carolina.
The Giants land a marquee defensive player on a day they lost star running back Saquon Barkley to the Eagles.
Reporting by The Associated Press.
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