Giants React to Brian Burns' NFL Top 100 Ranking
Summary
Brian Burns had his best NFL season in 2025 playing for the New York Giants, achieving a career-high in sacks and other defensive stats. He was voted the 14th best player in the league for 2026 by active NFL players, and the Giants team and his teammates praised his skills and work ethic.Key Facts
- Brian Burns had 16.5 sacks, 31 quarterback hits, 22 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, and seven passes defended in the 2025 season.
- He was selected for the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career.
- Burns was ranked No. 14 on the 2026 NFL Top 100 players list by votes from current NFL players.
- He was not on the Top 100 list in the previous year.
- Burns started his NFL career playing five seasons with the Carolina Panthers.
- He joined the New York Giants in a trade before the 2024 season.
- Giants teammates praised his speed, studying of quarterbacks, and understanding of defensive play.
- The Giants will open their 2026 regular season against the Dallas Cowboys on September 13.
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