Brian Burns injury update as Giants' star LB feared to have torn ACL
The Giants lost their heart on offense and now their soul on defense to devastating knee injuries.
EAST RUTHERFORD - The New York Giants have suffered a double blow to their defense with the news that star outside linebacker Brian Burns may have torn his ACL during Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. The injury comes just days after quarterback Jaxson Dart underwent surgery for knee damage. Burns, who has missed no games since being acquired from Carolina in March 2024, registered a career-high 16.5 sacks last season.
In the fourth quarter, he attempted to chase Cam Ward and was immediately helped off the field by offensive linemen Andrew Thomas and Aaron Stinnie. While the team will need to find a way to replace Burns' impact on and off the field, they could turn to veterans Jihad Ward from the Vikings' practice squad or second-year pro Trace Ford on the Giants' practice squad.
The team will also need to rely on Abdul Carter and Chauncey Golston to step up their play in the absence of Burns.
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