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Burns

Burns told reporters that he expects to play on Sunday, which is good news because he managed just one limited practice session this week. Giants rotational EDGE Chauncey Golston has been ruled out with a neck injury of his own. Burns ranks second on the team in quarterback pressures (26) and first in sacks (eight).

Defensive backs Paulson Adebo and Jevon Holland were also held out of practice. The good news is that Burns, who has nine sacks this season, told reporters he fully expects to play on Sunday. Barring a surprise, the NFL’s sack-leader will be ready to face the Eagles by kickoff.

Burns and Wan’Dale Robinson reportedly collided during Friday’s practice. Both players returned to practice on Sunday, though Burns participated only in individual drills. He appears to be okay.

The move was made in order to sign No. 3 overall pick EDGE Abdul Carter to his four-year, $45.255 million contract. The Giants had just $1.6 million in cap space prior to Burns’ contract tweak. Burns remains under contract through the 2028 season.

Unwelcome news for Michael Penix Jr.'s starting debut, but the rookie never expected things to be easy. Inactive for the G-Men are QB Tim Boyle, CB Greg Stroman, CB Dee Williams, CB Divaad Wilson, OG Aaron Stinnie and DL Casey Rogers.

Two of the Giants’ best remaining defenders are questionable to play this week. Burns managed just one limited practice (Friday) while CB Deonte Banks (rib) remained limited all week. Both players are at risk of missing Michael Penix’s first career start, elevating his fantasy-scoring potential.

Burns told reporters he had his ankled rolled on “pretty bad” on Sunday. He wasn’t spotted at Wednesday’s practice. His status for Week 16 is obviously in doubt. Even if he could push through the injury, the Giants have their sights set on the No. 1 overall pick, so there’s no reason to rush Burns back.

Burns had a tumultuous week of practice and was downgraded to a ‘DNP’ Friday but will ultimately play against the Steelers for a Giants defense near the league-lead in pressure rate and sacks. Burns went into Week 7 listed as questionable but also suited up in that game.

Burns has been dealing with the groin injury for a while but the Achilles issue is both new and concerning. The 2-5 Giants have no reason to put Burns at risk by asking him to play through an Achilles injury in what effectively amounts to a lost season already.

Burns has been dealing with the groin issue for a few weeks but has been good to go by Sunday every time. He told reports earlier this week that he expects to play through the issue once again. Barring any setbacks, the Giants should have their top EDGE defender versus Jalen Hurts.