Giants’ Brian Burns Out for Season After Suffering Torn ACL in Win Over Titans

Brian Burns clutching his right knee after hurting it Sunday, credit: Yahoo Sports

The Giants have taken another big blow after Brian Burns suffered a torn ACL in the fourth quarter of their 12-7 win over the Titans, according to Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter, who reported the injury Monday morning. 

Coach John Harbaugh’s initial statement offered “some hope,” but tests have now confirmed the injury that will keep Burns sidelined for the remainder of the season, according to Yahoo Sports.

Burns was on the injury report with a low ankle sprain from Week 2. He did not practice and was listed as questionable going into Week 3, with initial reports questioning whether he would miss some time.

Burns came in as a situational-type player, primarily on third-down pass-rush opportunities. His absence will be felt, as he had five quarterback pressures in his first three games.

This is now the second player out for the season with a significant injury after Jaxson Dart left their Week 2 game against the Rams with a knee injury. An MCL sprain with damage to his ACL was reported after the MRI was completed.

Harbaugh will now look to Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux to pick up the slack, with possible help from rookie linebacker Arvell Reese.