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Brian Burns ranks 14th on NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:13 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Brian Burns ranks 14th on NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list
Summary

New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns has been ranked the 14th-best player in the NFL for the 2026 season, as determined by his peers. This ranking follows a standout year in 2025 during which he achieved a career-high 16.5 sacks and earned second-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. The recognition highlights his strong performance despite the Giants' overall 4-13 record. Fellow players praised Burns for his consistency and athleticism, noting he is challenging to account for on the field. His ascent in the rankings comes after not appearing on the previous list, signifying his importance to the team's defensive efforts since joining from Carolina in 2024.

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By the Numbers
  • •Burns recorded 16.5 sacks in 2025, ranking second in the NFL.
  • •He started all 17 games and recorded 67 tackles.
  • •Burns earned Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors in 2025.
  • •He was previously unranked in the Top 100 before 2026.
  • •Giants finished the 2025 season with a 4-13 record.
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  • 7:44 PMYahoo Sports — NY Giants’ Brian Burns voted No. 14 among NFL’s top 100 players
  • 2:13 PMYahoo Sports — Giants' Brian Burns ranked 14th on NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list
What they're saying
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New York Giants LB Brian Burns has been ranked the 14th-best player in the NFL entering the 2026 season, as voted on by his peers.

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Brian Burns is the only New York Giant to make the NFL Top 100, placing No. 14th overall.

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