NFL fans rewarded Burns for his fantastic season. Now, will he officially make the Pro Bowl?
Brian Burns has been bright spot in an otherwise dismal year for the New York Giants.
The Giants’ pass rusher has had, by far, the best year of his career in 2025. Burns has been among the league leaders in sacks this year, excellent play has had him in the conversation for Defensive Player Of The Year.
It’s little wonder then that Burns not only led the Giants in Pro Bowl fan voting, but was second among all outside linebackers. Burns trails only Denver Broncos’ pass rusher Nik Bonitto in total votes among outside linebackers.
Burns’ 15.0 sacks is second in the NFL and he has already comfortably surpassed his career high of 12.5 set in 2022. He’s also eclipsed his career record for tackle for a loss of 17 with 20 so far this year.
Voting has already ended and and teams will be announced on Tuesday. Burns is one of just two Giants to finish in the Top 10 of their position groups. Safety Dane Belton finished sixth among special teams players.
The NFL says this to explain the voting:
Player selections were determined by the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches, with each group’s vote counting as one-third toward determining the all-star players who will be selected to this year’s Pro Bowl Games. The NFL is the only sports league that combines voting by fans, coaches and players to determine its all-star teams. NFL players and coaches voted on Friday, Dec. 19.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was the top vote getter.
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