Make New York Post a Preferred Source No practice, no problem for Brian Burns.
Burns (ankle) was active Sunday for the Giants against the Titans despite not practicing all week and working with the trainers on the sideline during Friday’s practice.
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The second-team All-Pro pass-rusher has played through injuries throughout his career and has not missed a game since signing a five-year, $141 million contract upon his trade to the Giants in 2024.
That’s a big lift for a Giants pass rush that ranks tied for last in the NFL with seven pressures and second-to-last with one sack (Dolphins). Burns is chasing his first sack after 16.5 last season.
Cornerback Deonte Banks (calf) and safety Tyler Nubin (calf) are both sidelined, despite Banks telling The Post “Hell, yeah” when asked Friday if he was going to play.
Brian Burns (0) of the Giants tackles Matthew Stafford (9) of the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter of a game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. Getty Images Trainers help New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) off the field after an injury during the fourth quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, Monday, September 21, 2026. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post The other inactives are running back Devin Singletary, offensive tackle JC Davis, tight end Thomas Fidone, defensive tackle Bobby Jamison-Travis.
Singletary is a bit of a surprise, especially after his productive Week 1 as a pass-catcher, but four halfbacks is a lot to carry on the game-day roster. Fumble-prone Tyrone Tracy Jr. offers special-teams value and the Giants are expected to pound the run with Cam Skattebo and Najee Harris.
