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Ed Burns
QB ·New Orleans Saints ·Last played 1980

Ed Burns

Age71 BornDec 7, 1954 Height191 cm (6'3") Weight95 kg CollegeNebraska Debut1978 Seasons3
Career
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At a glance

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Other "Burns" players in NFL history

Different players, same surname, ordered by most recent.

All matches →
Robert Burns RB · 2023 · Falcons
Brian Burns LB · 2019 · Giants
Artie Burns CB · 2016 · Dolphins
Vincent Burns DE · 2005 · Colts
Curry Burns DB · 2003 · Texans
Joe Burns RB · 2002 · Bills
Lamont Burns G · 1997 · Commanders
Jason Burns RB · 1995 · Bengals

Career badges

Retired

Nebraska alumni in the NFL

Other NFL players who attended Nebraska.

Ben Scott G · 2025 · Buccaneers
Isaiah Neyor WR · 2025 · Packers
John Bullock LB · 2025 · Buccaneers
Nash Hutmacher G · 2025 · Buccaneers
Thomas Fidone II TE · 2025 · Giants
Ty Robinson DT · 2025 · Eagles
Omar Brown DB · 2024 · Dolphins
Phalen Sanford DB · 2024 · Raiders
Quinton Newsome CB · 2024 · Broncos
Ochaun Mathis LB · 2023 · Jets

QB peers of the era

Other QBs who debuted within five seasons of Ed Burns.

All QBs →
Dennis Sproul Debut 1978 · Packers
Doug Williams Debut 1978 · Commanders
Gifford Nielsen Debut 1978 · Texans
Guy Benjamin Debut 1978 · 49ers
Mark Manges Debut 1978 · Rams
Mark Miller Debut 1978 · Packers
Matt Cavanaugh Debut 1978 · Giants
Pat Ryan Debut 1978 · Eagles

Born on December 7

Al Woodall 1945 · New York Jets Lee Brooks 1947 · Los Angeles Rams Brian Goodman 1949 · Denver Broncos Rickey Young 1953 · Minnesota Vikings Brooks Williams 1954 · New England Patriots Curtis Brown 1954 · Houston Texans Reggie Doss 1956 · Los Angeles Rams Mel Owens 1958 · Los Angeles Rams