New York Giants star pass rusher Brian Burns is believed to be done for the season after suffering what’s believed to be a torn ACL in his team’s 12-7 victory over the Titans this weekend.
Burns went down in the fourth quarter and could be seen holding his right leg in pain. After limping off with assistance from his teammates, he went straight to the locker room and did not return to action. He is currently scheduled for an MRI to confirm the extent of the injury this week, but the belief inside the organization is that it’s likely an ACL tear.
“There is some hope there, but we won’t know until we see the MRI,” head coach John Harbaugh told reporters following the contest.
The 28 year old entered the contest with a low ankle sprain, which kept him sidelined for most of the week at practice. It’s the second major injury of the season for the Giants who already lost quarterback Jaxson Dart to a season ending knee injury of his own earlier this year.
The franchise quarterback underwent surgery on Friday to repair the meniscus and MCL in his left knee following an injury suffered in his team’s Week 2 loss. The Giants will now be without their most impactful offensive and defensive players for the duration of the season, and will need to rely on a pass rush by committee to make up for Burns’ impact on the field.
The former Panther has totalled 71 sacks over the course of his career and finished second in the NFL in 2025 with 16.5. Currently in the 3rd season of a 5 year, $141M contract signed back in 2024, Burns recently restructured his deal to help free up cap space for the team this offseason. He’ll now count for $21.3M against the cap this season, $44M in 2027, and $44M in 2028 before becoming a free agent.
In his absence, Arvell Reese, Abdul Carter, and Kayvon Thibodeaux are expected to see increased usage, though replacing the 3x Pro Bowler’s production will be no easy task.
Up next for New York is a Week 4 showdown with the Arizona Cardinals on October 4th.
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