Brian Burns is playing one way or another Monday night in Pittsburgh.
The Giants’ $28 million edge rusher limped off the field and exited MetLife Stadium last Sunday with a groin injury.
He suffered from pain for two consecutive games. In addition, he is now suffering from an Achilles tendon injury. And he didn’t participate in a full practice all week.
But Burns isn’t even listed on the final injury report as the Giants (2-5) head to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers (5-2) on Monday Night Football.
How did Burns manage to get on the practice field this week?
“Life,” Burns said. “Life will continue to rise.”
Did he do a lot of recovery?
“Something like that,” he said.
It’s unclear how much Burns will be able to contribute to the game.
The Giants were managing his snaps early in Philadelphia’s loss, and he went down later in the loss.
Frankly, it seems risky to play him in Pittsburgh. But the Giants are in dire straits.
Punter Jamie Gillan (left hamstring), corner Adoree Jackson (neck) and linebacker Ty Summers (ankle) are all out for the game.
Corner Cor’Dale Flott (groin) is listed as questionable, while right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor (hip) and corner Tre Hawkins (ankle) are questionable.
Safety Dane Belton (calf) and backup Jake Kubas (abdomen) were also limited by new injuries sustained in practice – which has become a trend this season – but were not given game status .
Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (hip) was limited but will play like last week.
