New York Giants pass rusher Brian Burns suffered a knee injury during the fourth quarter of the team's Week 3 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, according to CBS Sports and Fox Sports. Fox Sports reported that Burns is feared to have torn his ACL.
CBS Sports reported that Burns will likely be out for the remainder of the season as a result of the injury.
Following the injury, former Giants first-round pick Jason Pierre-Paul indicated interest in returning to the team, according to Yahoo Sports and the New York Post. The New York Post reported that Pierre-Paul signaled his availability to the franchise on Monday.
How each side covered it
Center
- Yahoo Sports reported Jason Pierre-Paul is interested in reuniting with the Giants after Burns' injury.
- CBS Sports reported Burns suffered a season-ending knee injury and will likely miss the rest of the season.
“Burns will likely be out for the season after leaving Sunday's win over Tennessee in the fourth quarter” — CBS Sports
Right
- Fox Sports reported Burns is feared to have torn his ACL against the Titans.
- New York Post reported Jason Pierre-Paul signaled his availability to the Giants on Monday.
“Star pass rusher Brian Burns is feared to have torn his ACL on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.” — Fox Sports
Questions readers ask
What happened to Brian Burns?
New York Giants pass rusher Brian Burns suffered a knee injury in the fourth quarter of the team's Week 3 win over the Tennessee Titans, which Fox Sports reported is feared to be a torn ACL.
Will Brian Burns play again this season?
CBS Sports reported that Burns will likely be out for the season following the injury.
Who is Jason Pierre-Paul and why is he in the news?
Jason Pierre-Paul is a former New York Giants first-round pick who, according to Yahoo Sports and the New York Post, has expressed interest in reuniting with the Giants after Brian Burns' injury.
What did center and right-leaning outlets focus on?
Center outlets emphasized the severity and season-ending nature of Burns' injury, while right-leaning outlets highlighted both the feared ACL tear and Jason Pierre-Paul's reported pitch to rejoin the team.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- The Washington PostLeft-leaningGiants lose defensive leader Brian Burns for the season with a torn ACL in his right knee
- CBS SportsCenterBrian Burns suffered season-ending knee injury in Giants Week 3 win over Titans, per report
- Yahoo SportsCenterWill New York Giants LB Brian Burns play vs. Tennessee Titans?
- Fox SportsRight-leaningGiants Star Pass Rusher Brian Burns Reportedly Tore His ACL Against Titans
- New York PostRight-leaningBrian Burns active for Giants vs. Titans despite injury