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New York Giants roster challenges amid injuries

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The New York Giants improved to 2-1 following a 12-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans at MetLife Stadium. In a rainy and windy matchup, the Giants' offense relied on veteran Jameis Winston, who completed 12 of 18 passes for 117 yards, and rookie kicker Dominic Zvada, who converted four field goals. ~~Despite the win, the team faces severe roster depletion. Star pass-rusher Brian Burns sustained~~ Following concerns regarding a ~~right~~ knee injury in sustained during the fourth ~~quarter after playing 25 snaps. Burns, who was already managing a sprained left ankle, is feared to have~~ quarter, it has been confirmed that star pass-rusher Brian Burns has suffered a ~~season-ending ACL tear. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed the team intended to schedule an MRI to determine the exact severity of the damage.~~ torn ACL. Burns has been placed on injured reserve, ending his season after only three games. The injury to ~~Burns~~ the three-time Pro Bowl selection compounds the loss of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, who is remains out for the ~~remainder of the~~ season due to a meniscus injury. ~~The potential long-term absence of both key players presents significant challenges for~~ To manage these roster challenges, the Giants ~~regarding roster management~~ have signed wide receivers Braxton Berrios and ~~future salary cap considerations.~~ Charlie Jones. On the defensive side, the pass rush is expected to rely more heavily on veteran Kayvon Thibodeaux and second-year player Abdul Carter to fill the void left by Burns. The Titans remain winless at 0-3.

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