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Dan Benton

All 32 teams (including Giants) ranked by edge rushers

The New York Giants made a big splash this offseason, acquiring linebacker Brian Burns in a trade with the Carolina Panthers. They subsequently locked him down with a five-year, $141 million contract.

The addition of Burns gives the Giants a quality bookend for Kayvon Thibodeaux while also reducing the stress on Azeez Ojulari, who has battled injury throughout his career.

Although the Giants’ depth is a bit questionable after that, there’s little doubt general manager Joe Schoen provided a huge boost to the team’s pass rush with the addition of Burns.

Where does this group of Burns, Thibodeaux, Ojulari and others rank among the rest of the league? ESPN’s Mike Clay has a take:

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Atlanta Falcons

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Lorenzo Carter, Zach Harrison, Bralen Trice, Arnold Ebiketie, James Smith-Williams

31
Washington Commanders

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Dorance Armstrong, Clelin Ferrell, Dante Fowler Jr., K.J. Henry, Andre Jones

30
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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YaYa Diaby, Randy Gregory, Chris Braswell, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, Anthony Nelson

29
Tennessee Titans

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Harold Landry, Arden Key, Rashad Weaver, Jaylen Harrell, Caleb Murphy

28
Arizona Cardinals

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Zaven Collins, Darius Robinson, Dennis Gardeck, BJ Ojulari, Victor Dimukeje

27
Baltimore Ravens

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Kyle Van Noy, Odafe Oweh, David Ojabo, Tavius Robinson, Adisa Isaac

26
Denver Broncos

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Jonathon Cooper, Baron Browning, John Franklin-Myers, Nik Bonitto, Jonah Elliss

25
Buffalo Bills

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Gregory Rousseau, AJ Epenesa, Von Miller, Casey Toohill, Dawuane Smoot

24
Kansas City Chiefs

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George Karlaftis, Mike Danna, Charles Omenihu, Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Malik Herring

23
Carolina Panthers

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Jadeveon Clowney, D.J. Wonnum, K’Lavon Chaisson, DJ Johnson, Amare Barno

22
Los Angeles Rams

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Byron I. Young, Michael Hoecht, Jared Verse, Nick Hampton, Keir Thomas

21
New England Patriots

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Matthew Judon, Anfernee Jennings, Deatrich Wise Jr., Keion White, Josh Uche

20
Chicago Bears

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Montez Sweat, DeMarcus Walker, Dominique Robinson, Jacob Martin, Austin Booker

19
Seattle Seahawks

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Uchenna Nwosu, Boye Mafe, Darrell Taylor, Derick Hall, Patrick O’Connell

18
Detroit Lions

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Aidan Hutchinson, Josh Paschal, Marcus Davenport, James Houston, Nate Lynn

17
Indianapolis Colts

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Kwity Paye, Laiatu Latu, Samson Ebukam, Dayo Odeyingbo, Tyquan Lewis

16
Philadelphia Eagles

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Josh Sweat, Bryce Huff, Brandon Graham, Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt

15
New York Giants

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Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Azeez Ojulari, Carlos Basham, Tomon Fox

14
Minnesota Vikings

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Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, Dallas Turner, Patrick Jones, Jihad Ward

13
Jacksonville Jaguars

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Joshua Allen, Travon Walker, Trevis Gipson, Yasir Abdullah, Myles Cole

12
New York Jets

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Haason Reddick, Jermaine Johnson II, Will McDonald IV, Micheal Clemons, Braiden McGregor

11
Green Bay Packers

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Preston Smith, Rashan Gary, Lukas Van Ness, Kingsley Enagbare, Brenton Cox Jr.

10
Cincinnati Bengals

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Sam Hubbard, Trey Hendrickson, Myles Murphy, Cameron Sample, Joseph Ossai

9
San Francisco 49ers

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Nick Bosa, Leonard Floyd, Drake Jackson, Yetur Gross-Matos, Robert Beal Jr.

8
Las Vegas Raiders

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Maxx Crosby, Tyree Wilson, Malcolm Koonce, Janarius Robinson, David Ebuka Agoha

7
Miami Dolphins

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Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips, Shaquil Barrett, Chop Robinson, Cameron Goode

6
New Orleans Saints

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Carl Granderson, Cameron Jordan, Chase Young, Tanoh Kpassagnon, Isaiah Foskey

5
Los Angeles Chargers

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Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa, Tuli Tuipulotu, Bud Dupree, Chris Rumph II

4
Houston Texans

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Danielle Hunter, Will Anderson Jr., Denico Autry, Derek Barnett, Dylan Horton

3
Dallas Cowboys

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Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, Marshawn Kneeland, Sam Williams, Durrell Johnson

2
Cleveland Browns

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Myles Garrett, Za’Darius Smith, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Alex Wright, Isaiah McGuire

1
Pittsburgh Steelers

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T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, Jeremiah Moon, Kyron Johnson

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