Originally selected in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, the former Florida State product came into New York through a trade after spending his entire NFL career with the Carolina Panthers. While he did sign a massive $141 million contract last offseason, recording a solid first year with the Giants, finishing with 8.5 sacks and a 79.2 PFF grade. It might not be enough to intrigue the Giants to keep him around for the future since they\u2019ve already used the fifth-year option on Thibodeaux, which keeps him on for two more years. There\u2019s no issue in having too many pass-rushers on one team, but Burns could be the one that becomes the odd man out.<\/p>\n
The linebacker isn\u2019t slowing down anytime soon, so the Giants could get some decent draft capital in return for him. If he ends up on the trade block, expect these three teams to make a huge push for him.<\/p>\n
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Nov 28, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) moves along the line during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
\nBreaking: Giants Latest Brian Burns Contract Restructure Could Signal Trade
\nPossible Next Teams
\nCarolina Panthers<\/p>\n
Nobody should rule out a possible reunion between the two. This offseason, the Carolina Panthers cut Jadeveon Clowney<\/a> since he\u2019s aging and they\u2019re in dire need of a linebacker. Josey Jewell has been looking unproductive this past 2024 campaign, and the Panthers need some reinforcement to bolster this defense. The Panthers signed Tershawn Wharton to help Derrick Brown<\/a> in the trenches, and now it\u2019s time for them to bring back one of their better pass-rushers since the Panthers are looking promising with an adequate quarterback leading the pack.<\/p>\n With the addition of Tetairoa McMillian, the Panthers have the pieces to finally explode on offense. Burns could build the trenches unit back into the old mold at a better rate and could give up at least a second-round pick to make it happen.<\/p>\n New Orleans Saints<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the Saints are in the worst position as the offense continues to deplete each day this offseason. Derek Carr is no longer in the league, so this means new head coach Kellen Moore<\/a> will have to navigate to survive without an adequate quarterback. While they do that, they should trade for someone like Burns to give Cameron Jordan and Pete Werner some insurance in the trenches. General Manager Mickey Loomis figured out a way to acquire Justin Reid in their secondary<\/a>, so he could manipulate the system again to trade for Burns.<\/p>\n Los Angeles Chargers<\/p>\n