The New York Giants acquired Carolina Panthers star pass-rusher Brian Burns on Monday as part of a deal that netted Carolina a second- and fifth-round pick in next month’s draft, according to multiple reports.
After landing Burns in the blockbuster deal, the Giants wasted little time paying their new cornerstone of the defensive line. Burns and the Panthers have agreed to a five-year, $141 million contract, a source told Sports Illustrated‘s Albert Breer.
The pact will include a $25 million signing bonus, $76 million guaranteed, $43.5 million next season, $66.25 million over the first two seasons and $90 million over the first three seasons, per Breer.
