The Giants’ biggest move on the opening day of NFL free agency was a seismic trade.

Big Blue is acquiring star pass-rusher Brian Burns from the Carolina Panthers for a 2024 second-round pick and a 2025 fifth-rounder, according to multiple reports.

The Giants are signing Burns to a five-year, $150 million contract with $87.5 million guaranteed, per multiple reports.

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<figcaption>Brian Burns is headed to the Giants after a trade with the Panthers. <span class="credit">Getty Images</span></figcaption>

The Panthers had placed the franchise tag on the 25-year-old Burns, a two-time Pro Bowler with 46 sacks in 80 career games.

<em>This is a developing story; check back for updates.</em>

The Giants’ biggest move on the opening day of NFL free agency was a massive trade.{ai:summary}<p>Giants make big trade for star pass-rusher Brian Burns, signing him to a $150 million contract. Panthers had tagged Burns but let him go for draft picks.  #sports</p>

Giants acquire Brian Burns from Panthers in seismic trade splash

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