Brian Burns highest-ranked Giants defender ever on 'NFL Top 100'

Brian Burns, the New York Giants outside linebacker, was ranked No. 14 on the NFL's 'Top 100 Players of 2026,' making him the highest-ranked Giants defender in the list's history since it debuted in 2011. He surpassed the previous mark set by former Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence, who was ranked No. 17 in 2025 and No. 24 in 2024. Burns also tied Jason Pierre-Paul's franchise record of 16.5 sacks in a single season during his most recent campaign.