How the Panthers contributed to Brian Burns's contract dispute

Panthers caused defensive end Brian Burns' contract dispute.

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The Rams attempted to trade for Burns, a top young edge rusher with 38 career sacks (including a career-high 12.5 previous season), last season, reportedly for a hefty price.

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Carolina showed how much it valued Burns, the NFL's most valuable defensive player, by rejecting that big deal.

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If Burns stays out, those picks—likely the Rams' 2024 and 2025 firsts—could strengthen the Panthers' resolve to keep him.

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Carolina won't move him since he's young enough to be a crucial player for years, but he's hurting the team by holding out.

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Carolina won't move him since he's young enough to be a crucial player for years, but he's hurting the team by holding out.

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Due to its move up to No. 1 overall this year, Carolina owes Chicago their 2024 first, thus it can't finish worse than 7-10 last year.

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Burns missed two sessions while seeking a long-term deal. He'll make $16 million this year after Carolina activated his rookie contract's fifth-year option.

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At $28 million, Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt has the highest average yearly value among edge rushers.

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Carolina should negotiate with Burns fast. He's important to the Panthers' defense, and they must beat San Francisco to Nick Bosa talks or risk market resetting.

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How the Panthers contributed to Brian Burns's contract dispute

Panthers caused defensive end Brian Burns' contract dispute.

The Rams attempted to trade for Burns, a top young edge rusher with 38 career sacks (including a career-high 12.5 previous season), last season, reportedly for a hefty price.

Carolina showed how much it valued Burns, the NFL's most valuable defensive player, by rejecting that big deal.

If Burns stays out, those picks—likely the Rams' 2024 and 2025 firsts—could strengthen the Panthers' resolve to keep him.

Carolina won't move him since he's young enough to be a crucial player for years, but he's hurting the team by holding out.

Carolina won't move him since he's young enough to be a crucial player for years, but he's hurting the team by holding out.

Due to its move up to No. 1 overall this year, Carolina owes Chicago their 2024 first, thus it can't finish worse than 7-10 last year.

Burns missed two sessions while seeking a long-term deal. He'll make $16 million this year after Carolina activated his rookie contract's fifth-year option.

At $28 million, Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt has the highest average yearly value among edge rushers.

Carolina should negotiate with Burns fast. He's important to the Panthers' defense, and they must beat San Francisco to Nick Bosa talks or risk market resetting.

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