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Brian Burns vows to lead Giants defense after Lawrence trade

5/13/2026

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Edge rusher Brian Burns said he will lead the New York Giants defense after the trade of defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati.
Burns added he did not want to play without Lawrence but accepted the move.
He announced he will assume the veteran leader role and treat the defense as his project.
The changes follow head coach John Harbaugh’s hiring and aim to deliver a winning NFC East season.

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Edge rusher Brian Burns said he will lead the New York Giants defense after the trade of defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati.
Burns added he did not want to play without Lawrence but accepted the move.
He announced he will assume the veteran leader role and treat the defense as his project.
The changes follow head coach John Harbaugh’s hiring and aim to deliver a winning NFC East season.