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Brian Burns is 28 years old, born April 23, 1998. Burns is 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) and 249 lb (113 kg). Burns plays linebacker for the New York Giants (as of November 4, 2026). Burns's 2026 salary is $25,550,000, under a contract through 2028. Burns was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 2019, round 1, pick 16, out of Florida State.
Brian Burns at a glance
- Age28 born April 23, 1998
- Height6 ft 5 in 196 cm
- Weight249 lb 113 kg
- Experience8th season debut 2019
- CollegeFlorida State
- 2026 salary$25.6 million contract through 2028
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Brian Burns stats, last 2 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tackles | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21 | at Rams | L 6–28 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 13 | vs Cowboys | W 28–20 | 2 | 0 |
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Contract
Brian Burns contract
- 2026 salary$25.6 million
- Signed through2028
- WithNew York Giants
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $8.4 million |
| 2020 | $1.1 million |
| 2021 | $1.7 million |
| 2022 | $2.3 million |
| 2023 | $16 million |
| 2024 | $43.5 million |
| 2025 | $22.8 million |
| 2026 | $25.6 million |
Career
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Brian Burns is on the New York Giants, coached by John Harbaugh.
- BornApril 23, 1998, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
- Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
- Weight249 lb (113 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2019, round 1, pick 16
- Drafted byCarolina Panthers
- Debut2019
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