John Harbaugh calls out Giants’ pass rush following Brian Burns injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 12:13 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
John Harbaugh expressed dissatisfaction with the Giants’ pass-rushing ability after the loss of Brian Burns due to a torn ACL. Harbaugh emphasized the need for improvement in applying pressure, noting that the team's performance has been below expectations. Having a record of 2-1, the Giants face the Cardinals in an upcoming game, where they must address challenges in their pass rush. Kayvon Thibodeaux and Abdul Carter are expected to take on larger roles in the defense without Burns.
- •Brian Burns is out for the season with a torn ACL.
- •The Giants rank 21st in pass-rush ratings, down from 12th last season.
- •Kayvon Thibodeaux and Abdul Carter need to enhance their performance.
- •John Harbaugh aims for a 3-1 record in his first season with the Giants.
- •The Giants have only one sack through the first three games of the season.
- 12:13 PMYahoo Sports — John Harbaugh calls out Giants’ lackluster pass rush as Brian Burns goes down
"The loss of Brian Burns is enormous for the Giants.
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