Brian Burns - salary, contract & career earnings
Brian Burns is an outside linebacker for the New York Giants, bringing six years of professional experience to the team. Born on April 23, 1998, he is currently 26 years old. Burns played college football at Florida State before being selected in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft as the 16th overall pick. He is represented by agent Todd France from Athletes First. Brian Burns' career earnings are $119,759,466.
Current contract
5 rows3 seasons to 2026 worth $90,000,000 · $51,000,000 contracted across 2 further years to 2028
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | ROSTER BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | New York Giants | 26 | $8,000,000$8.0m | $35,000,000$35.0m | - | $43,500,000$43.5m | $43,500,000$43.5m |
| 2025 | New York Giants | 27 | $22,250,000$22.2m | - | - | $22,750,000$22.7m | $66,250,000$66.2m |
| 2026 | New York Giants | 28 | $22,250,000$22.2m | - | - | $23,750,000$23.8m | $90,000,000$90.0m |
| 2027 | New York Giants | 29 | $21,500,000$21.5m | - | $2,500,000$2.5m | $25,500,000$25.5m | $115,500,000$115.5m |
| 2028 | New York Giants | 30 | $21,500,000$21.5m | - | $2,500,000$2.5m | $25,500,000$25.5m | $141,000,000$141.0m |
Career earnings by season
10 rows8 seasons to 2026 worth $119,759,466 · $51,000,000 contracted across 2 further years to 2028
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Carolina Panthers | 21 | $495,000 | $7,867,404$7.9m | $8,417,426$8.4m | $8,417,426$8.4m |
| 2020 | Carolina Panthers | 22 | $1,110,463 | - | $1,262,725 | $9,680,151$9.7m |
| 2021 | Carolina Panthers | 23 | $1,725,926$1.7m | - | $1,725,926$1.7m | $11,406,077$11.4m |
| 2022 | Carolina Panthers | 24 | $2,341,389$2.3m | - | $2,341,389$2.3m | $13,747,466$13.7m |
| 2023 | Carolina Panthers | 25 | $16,012,000$16.0m | - | $16,012,000$16.0m | $29,759,466$29.8m |
| 2024 | New York Giants | 26 | $8,000,000$8.0m | $35,000,000$35.0m | $43,500,000$43.5m | $73,259,466$73.3m |
| 2025 | New York Giants | 27 | $22,250,000$22.2m | - | $22,750,000$22.7m | $73,259,466$73.3m |
| 2026 | New York Giants | 28 | $22,250,000$22.2m | - | $23,750,000$23.8m | $73,259,466$73.3m |
| 2027 | New York Giants | 29 | $21,500,000$21.5m | - | $25,500,000$25.5m | $73,259,466$73.3m |
| 2028 | New York Giants | 30 | $21,500,000$21.5m | - | $25,500,000$25.5m | $73,259,466$73.3m |
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Number 65 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $119,759,466 of it. 25.6% of it was signing or option bonus, against 33.0% across the league: more of this career than usual was base salary, which stops the day a player is released. A further $51,000,000 is written into seasons that have not been played, which the contracted money list ranks in full.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Brian Burns' net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Brian Burns' career earnings are $119,759,466.
What is Brian Burns' 2026 salary?
Brian Burns' 2026 salary is $23,750,000.
Who does Brian Burns play for?
Brian Burns plays for New York Giants .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Brian Burns?
We hold 5 seasons of earnings history for Brian Burns.