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Brian Burns injury: Giants’ star suffered season-ending torn ACL, per report

Edge rusher Brian Burns has been ruled out for the remainder of the year after tearing his right anterior cruciate ligament during the matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Following the incident, head coach John Harbaugh expressed initial optimism regarding the severity, but subsequent medical evaluations confirmed the season-ending verdict for the defender, who had already been managing an ankle sprain.

This development marks the second consecutive week the organization has lost a core star to a knee injury, following quarterback Jaxson Dart's similar setback against the Los Angeles Rams. Defensive responsibilities will now shift toward Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux, alongside rotational options Chauncey Golston, Arvell Reese, and practice squad member Trace Ford, as the squad attempts to stabilize its inconsistent defensive unit.

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