BRIAN BURNS NEWS

Will play vs. Philly Burns (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Despite opening the week with back-to-back DNPs, Burns earned a questionable tag after logging a limited practice session Friday. It was enough for him to be able to play Sunday, though he's unlikely to be at 100 percent health. Burns has had a strong start to his tenure with the Giants, having registered 23 tackles (15 solo), including 3.0 sacks, five pass breakups and one forced fumble through the first six games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 7 Burns (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Burns upgraded to a limited session Friday after beginning the Giants' week of practice with consecutive DNPs, so it appears he's trending towards playing in Week 7. Nonetheless, if the first-year Giant can't suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup, expect Boogie Basham and Patrick Johnson to see additional reps with New York's defensive line.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Burns (groin) did not practice Thursday, Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic reports.

Impact Burns has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a groin injury. The 2019 first-round pick said he expects to play Sunday against the Eagles, but that optimism could fade if he's unable to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday. Through the first six games of the regular season, Burns has registered 23 tackles (15 solo), including 3.0 sacks, five pass breakups and one forced fumble.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Burns (groin) didn't practice Wednesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Raanan also reported that Burns said he's "good," and there's no doubt that he'll suit up for the Giants' Week 7 matchup against the Eagles. Burns has impressed to begin his campaign in New York, recording 23 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and defending five passes through the Giants' first six games. Expect the first-year Giant to continue playing through this groin issue unless he logs another DNP either Thursday or Friday.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Here's what Giants' Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns said about their chances of facing Eagles The Giants host the Eagles on Sunday.

OCTOBER 16 • NJ.COM

Notches sack among eight stops Burns recorded eight tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in a Week 6 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Burns dealt with a groin injury during the week but was able to suit up for the Week 6 contest. His eight tackles were a season high, and he picked up a sack of Joe Burrow on the Bengals' first drive of the game. In his first campaign with New York, Burns has 23 tackles (15 solo), including 3.0 sacks, along with five defensed passes and a forced fumble through six games.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

OLB Brian Burns on defense's performance vs. Bengals Outside linebacker Brian Burns speaks to the media after the Giants' Week 6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

OCTOBER 14 • GIANTS.COM

Brian Burns gets into backfield for TFL | Giants vs. Bengals Highlights Outside linebacker Brian Burns gets into the backfield to make a tackle for loss.

OCTOBER 14 • GIANTS.COM

Brian Burns gets to Joe Burrow for sack | Giants vs. Bengals Highlights Outside linebacker Brian Burns sacks Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow in the first quarter.

OCTOBER 14 • GIANTS.COM

Ready to rock Burns (groin) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was able to log a week of limited practice sessions and will continue to play through his groin issue in Week 6. Burns has recorded 15 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and defended five passes across New York's first five contests this season. The first-year Giant will be without his co-star in Kayvon Thibodeaux on Sunday, so Burns will likely start opposite Azeez Ojulari.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Burns (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Burnes played through a groin issue and logged two total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and defended two passes across 47 defensive snaps in the Giants' Week 5 win over the Seahawks. It appears likely that the Giants are being cautious with their Pro Bowl edge rusher's groin issue. His participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his availability in Week 6, when the Giants host the Bengals.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Burns picks up 4th down sack to force turnover on downs | Giants vs. Seahawks Highlights Outside linebacker Brian Burns takes down Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith for a big 4th-down sack in the 4th quarter.

OCTOBER 6 • GIANTS.COM

Cleared for Sunday Burns (groin) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Seahawks and is expected to play, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Burns was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday but is good to go for Sunday's road affair. Through four games with his new team, Burns has recorded 13 tackles (10 solo), including just 1.0 sacks, three QB hits, three pass breakups and one fumble recovery.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Burns (groin) was a limited participant during practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Burns handled his typical workload in last Thursday's loss to the Cowboys, so it's not exactly clear when he suffered the injury unless it happened during practice. The veteran pass rusher will try and ramp up his activity Friday, in the team's final practice before heading to Seattle for a Week 5 matchup Sunday.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Get Ready with Brian Burns Step inside the home of New York Giants’ Brian Burns as he gears up for a night on the town wearing Michael Kors.

SEPTEMBER 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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SEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence welcomes the challenge from opponents

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SEPTEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants Now: Brian Burns, Malik Nabers named to PFF Team of the Week The news of the day for Giants fans on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

SEPTEMBER 24 • GIANTS.COM

Records first sack with new club Burns tallied three tackles (two solo), including a sack, and added added two defensed passes along with a forced fumble in Sunday's 21-15 win against the Browns.

Impact Burns' second-quarter sack was his first since joining New York in the offseason. The play resulted in a Deshaun Watson fumble that was recovered by the Giants. Through three contests, Burns has racked up 10 tackles (eight solo) and three defensed passes.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Records first sack with new club Burns tallied three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and added added two defensed passes along with a forced fumble in Sunday's 21-15 win against the Browns.

Impact Burns' second-quarter sack was his first since joining New York in the offseason. The play resulted in a Deshaun Watson fumble that was recovered by the Giants. Through three contests, Burns has racked up 10 tackles (eight solo) and three defensed passes.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Giants-Browns inactive list: Will Brian Burns play in Week 3? The Browns and Giants have released their lists of inactive players for Sunday afternoon’s Week 3 game at Huntington Bank Field.

SEPTEMBER 22 • NJ.COM

Set to play Burns (groin) is active Week 3 against the Browns, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Burns was a late addition to the injury report this week, but he was able to get through pregame warmups without issue and ultimately gain clearance to suit up. Through two games this year, Burns has tallied a total of seven tackles while serving as a starting outside linebacker.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

In line to play Week 3 Burns (groin) is expected to suit up against Cleveland on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Burns popped up on Friday's injury report with a groin issue after logging a limited practice session that day. He was deemed questionable heading into the weekend but appears set to play against the Browns on Sunday. Burns will look to get after Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson as he seeks his first sack as a member of the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin injury Burns was added to the injury report Friday due to a groin injury and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Late-week additions are rarely a good sign, but perhaps Burns has avoided anything serious and will be able to play in 48 hours. Burns is still looking for his first sack as a member of the Giants after being acquired from Carolina over the offseason. Kayvon Thibodeaux and Azeez Ojulari will have to pick up the slack off the edge for the G-Men if Burns is unable to play. Benton Whitley would be next up for edge reps.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

OLB Brian Burns: 'Dex is a unique player' Outside linebacker Brian Burns speaks to the media on Thursday ahead of the team's Week 2 matchup against the Washington Commanders.

SEPTEMBER 12 • GIANTS.COM