Brian Burns Questionable; Jaxson Dart Cleared to Play Against Eagles
As the Giants prepare for their upcoming match against the Eagles, crucial player status updates have emerged. The team’s edge rusher, Brian Burns, is officially listed as questionable for the game due to a hip injury.
Brian Burns’ Injury Status
Brian Burns, who leads the league with nine sacks in seven games, expressed earlier this week his intent to participate in the game. Despite his determination, Burns did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday. He experienced a limited participation on Friday.
- Current sack total: 9.0
- Career-high sacks in a season: 12.5 (2022)
- Leads the league in tackles for loss: 12
Other Player Updates
Quarterback Jaxson Dart has been cleared to play against the Eagles. Although dealing with an ankle issue, Dart was a full participant in practice throughout the week without any game status limitations.
Receiver Darius Slayton has also been cleared to play, as he carries no injury designation. However, kicker Graham Gano is questionable, although he indicated readiness to play during Friday’s interviews.
Injury Report Summary
- Questionable: Brian Burns (hip), Graham Gano (groin), DJ Davidson (ankle)
- Doubtful: Jevon Holland (neck)
- Out: Paulson Adebo (knee), Chauncey Golston (neck)
- Confirmed to Play: Jaxson Dart, Darius Slayton, Daniel Bellinger (neck), Swayze Bozeman (ankle), Jermaine Eluemunor (knee), Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (hamstring), John Michael Schmitz (non-contact concussion)
The Giants’ performance against the Eagles will heavily rely on the health and availability of key players like Burns and Dart. As the game approaches, fans will keep a close eye on the status of these athletes.
