ESPN.com · Mar 11, 2024
Sources: Giants trading for Panthers pass-rusher Brian Burns
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The New York Giants are acquiring pass-rusher Brian Burns in a trade with the Carolina Panthers, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.
Burns had received the nonexclusive franchise tag from the Panthers last week.
The Panthers attempted to sign Burns to a long-term deal following the 2022 season when he had a career-high 12.5 sacks and was named to the Pro Bowl for the second straight year.
Talks broke down before the 2023 season, however, with Burns seeking to be paid among the highest edge rushers in the NFL with a deal that would average around $30 million a year, a league source with knowledge of negotiations told ESPN's David Newton.
