After being stripped of their talents since the market opened, the Giants decided to counterattack. According to NFL media, the New Yorkers have reached an agreement with the Panthers to bring in Brian Burns. In return, the Giants send a 2nd round and a 5th round of the next draft to the Panthers.
In the process, the player obtains a big extension of 150 million dollars over 5 years, including 87.5 million guaranteed. With this amount, Burns becomes the 2nd highest paid pass rusher in the NFL.
At the end of his contract at Carolina, the pass rusher was retained by the franchise tag last week. Selected in 16th position in 2019, Burns has established himself as the spearhead of the felines' defense. In 5 seasons, he recorded 46 sacks.
An impressive New York line
If the GMen have said goodbye to Xavier McKinney, their already solid defensive line takes on an even greater dimension. With Kayvon Thibodeaux, Dexter Lawrence and now Burns, opposing offensive lines will have reason to worry.
It remains to be seen whether the rest will follow.
