The New York Giants made a big splash this offseason, acquiring linebacker Brian Burns in a trade with the Carolina Panthers. They subsequently locked him down with a five-year, $141 million contract.
The addition of Burns gives the Giants a quality bookend for Kayvon Thibodeaux while also reducing the stress on Azeez Ojulari, who has battled injury throughout his career.
Although the Giants’ depth is a bit questionable after that, there’s little doubt general manager Joe Schoen provided a huge boost to the team’s pass rush with the addition of Burns.
Where does this group of Burns, Thibodeaux, Ojulari and others rank among the rest of the league? ESPN’s Mike Clay has a take:
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Lorenzo Carter, Zach Harrison, Bralen Trice, Arnold Ebiketie, James Smith-Williams
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Dorance Armstrong, Clelin Ferrell, Dante Fowler Jr., K.J. Henry, Andre Jones
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YaYa Diaby, Randy Gregory, Chris Braswell, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, Anthony Nelson
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Harold Landry, Arden Key, Rashad Weaver, Jaylen Harrell, Caleb Murphy
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Zaven Collins, Darius Robinson, Dennis Gardeck, BJ Ojulari, Victor Dimukeje
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Kyle Van Noy, Odafe Oweh, David Ojabo, Tavius Robinson, Adisa Isaac
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Jonathon Cooper, Baron Browning, John Franklin-Myers, Nik Bonitto, Jonah Elliss
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Gregory Rousseau, AJ Epenesa, Von Miller, Casey Toohill, Dawuane Smoot
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George Karlaftis, Mike Danna, Charles Omenihu, Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Malik Herring
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Jadeveon Clowney, D.J. Wonnum, K’Lavon Chaisson, DJ Johnson, Amare Barno
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Byron I. Young, Michael Hoecht, Jared Verse, Nick Hampton, Keir Thomas
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Matthew Judon, Anfernee Jennings, Deatrich Wise Jr., Keion White, Josh Uche
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Montez Sweat, DeMarcus Walker, Dominique Robinson, Jacob Martin, Austin Booker
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Uchenna Nwosu, Boye Mafe, Darrell Taylor, Derick Hall, Patrick O’Connell
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Aidan Hutchinson, Josh Paschal, Marcus Davenport, James Houston, Nate Lynn
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Kwity Paye, Laiatu Latu, Samson Ebukam, Dayo Odeyingbo, Tyquan Lewis
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Josh Sweat, Bryce Huff, Brandon Graham, Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt
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Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Azeez Ojulari, Carlos Basham, Tomon Fox
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Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, Dallas Turner, Patrick Jones, Jihad Ward
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Joshua Allen, Travon Walker, Trevis Gipson, Yasir Abdullah, Myles Cole
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Haason Reddick, Jermaine Johnson II, Will McDonald IV, Micheal Clemons, Braiden McGregor
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Preston Smith, Rashan Gary, Lukas Van Ness, Kingsley Enagbare, Brenton Cox Jr.
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Sam Hubbard, Trey Hendrickson, Myles Murphy, Cameron Sample, Joseph Ossai
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Nick Bosa, Leonard Floyd, Drake Jackson, Yetur Gross-Matos, Robert Beal Jr.
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Maxx Crosby, Tyree Wilson, Malcolm Koonce, Janarius Robinson, David Ebuka Agoha
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Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips, Shaquil Barrett, Chop Robinson, Cameron Goode
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Carl Granderson, Cameron Jordan, Chase Young, Tanoh Kpassagnon, Isaiah Foskey
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Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa, Tuli Tuipulotu, Bud Dupree, Chris Rumph II
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Danielle Hunter, Will Anderson Jr., Denico Autry, Derek Barnett, Dylan Horton
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Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, Marshawn Kneeland, Sam Williams, Durrell Johnson
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Myles Garrett, Za’Darius Smith, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Alex Wright, Isaiah McGuire
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T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, Jeremiah Moon, Kyron Johnson
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