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Panthers turn to Mayfield to break cycle of losing

Now that the Carolina Panthers have settled on a starting quarterback, the big question becomes whether Baker Mayfield is the guy who can break the franchise’s cycle of losing

AUGUST 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patriots' Mac Jones, Panthers' Brian Burns: Friends Or Foes? Even after a week of brawls at joint practices between the New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers, an old friendship was rehashed.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Brian Burns continues to add to pass-rush education After Tuesday's practice, he talked with Patriots star Matthew Judon about the finer points of technique.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

'Top 100 Players of 2022': Brian Burns | No. 76 Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns has been voted as the No. 76 player in the NFL on the "Top 100 Players of 2022" rankings.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • NFL.COM

Brian Burns ranked no. 76 on NFL's 2022 Top 100 list Burns earned his first Pro Bowl last year after his second-straight 9.0-sack season.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Brief appearance Saturday Burns played three defensive snaps in Saturday's 23-21 preseason win over the Commanders.

Impact Burns got his feet wet with a brief cameo to kick off the preseason. Coming off back-to-back nine-sack campaigns, Burns will likely ramp up his activity level prior to Week 1.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

For Panthers sack specialist Brian Burns, the Pro Bowl should only be the beginning Entering his fourth season, Burns is trying to become more of a leader and obtain his first 10-sack season.

JULY 31, 2022 • MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM

Panthers Tracks: Why Brian Burns' offseason, late-night routine is familiar to many “Nah, I’m just up.” The Panthers linebacker’s late-night forays do include video games, but he also finds himself spending time with his dog...

JULY 29, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Brian Burns working to lead defense "from good to great" The Panthers' defensive end is looking to create energy, and to continue to develop as a pass-rusher.

JULY 27, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

NFL Execs View Brian Burns as a Top 10 Pass Rusher Brian Burns is starting to gain some recognition around the league.

JULY 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

All 53: DE Brian Burns Profile, Stat Projections + Expected Role Taking a closer look at Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns.

JULY 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Brian Burns Ranked Among NFL's Best Players Under 25 by PFF The Panthers have one of the best young players in the game.

MAY 19, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Expected to be at minicamp Burns hasn't been in attendance during Carolina's OTA sessions, but he's expected to be present for minicamp, Joe Person of The Athletic repots.

Impact The Panthers recently exercised the fifth-year option on Burns' rookie contract and are expected to negotiate a possible extension with the pass rusher during the season. The No. 16 overall pick in 2019 has 25.5 sacks and six forced fumbles through his first three seasons in the NFL.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers pick up 5th-year option on Brian Burns' contract

The Carolina Panthers have picked up the fifth-year option on Pro Bowl defensive end Brian Burns’ contract, keeping him with the team at least through the 2023 season

APRIL 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers would feel 'comfortable' taking at QB at No. 6

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer has informed current starter Sam Darnold the team plans to add another quarterback soon

APRIL 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers enter draft still searching for a franchise QB

The Carolina Panthers desperately need to find a franchise quarterback — and a left tackle to protect him

APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will stick in Carolina through 2023 Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said Friday that the Panthers will pick up the fifth-year option on Burns' rookie contract, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fitterer added that Burns is the kind of player -- like DJ Moore and Donte Jackson -- that the Panthers want to build around, and by locking him down through the 2022-23 campaign, that's exactly what they plan to do. This move is a no-brainer, as the 2019 No. 16 overall pick has 25.5 sacks and six forced fumbles through his first three seasons in the NFL.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers fire 3 coaches, including special teams coordinator

The Carolina Panthers have fired three coaches, including special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn, offensive line coach Pat Meyer and defensive line coach Frank Okam

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goose egg in finale Burns didn't make a tackle in Sunday's 41-17 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Burns played over 75 percent of Carolina's defensive snaps but was blanked in the tackle column. Although it was an anti-climactic end to his campaign, Burns nonetheless enjoyed another impressive season, finishing with 50 tackles, nine sacks and two fumbles forced while playing all 17 games. That production helped earn him his first Pro Bowl selection, and with 25.5 sacks over his first three years in the league, the 23-year-old could aim for a lucrative extension prior to 2022. Whether that transpires or not, Burns is an ascending talent and should be a key figure in the Panthers' defensive plans going forward.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rhule: Panthers will 'look at everything' at quarterback

Having survived Black Monday, Panthers coach Matt Rhule began turning his attention to a number of issues facing the team

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially activated Burns (illness) was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

Impact This news was already reported earlier in the day, but the team officially gave confirmation later. The Pro Bowl pass rusher is on pace to achieve career highs in both tackles and sacks in what has been a breakout 2021 campaign.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On track to come off COVID list Burns (illness) is in line to come off the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport .

Impact Per the report, the same applies to linebacker Shaq Thompson, with transactions confirming these expected outcomes on track to arrive prior to Saturday's deadline for such moves.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 30, 2021

Tests positive for COVID-19 Burns (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday after testing positive for the virus, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Burns missing any time would be a huge blow to the Panthers' defense. The Pro Bowl defensive end has been a force with nine sacks and two forced fumbles on the season. With six days until their Week 17 contest with the Saints, Burns does have enough time to clear protocols and suit up.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

COVID-19 issues continue in NFL; Colts, Panthers hit hard

The Indianapolis Cots have placed five players on the COVID-19 list as the virus continues to work its way through NFL locker rooms, even with the vast majority of players in the l...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS