Panthers' Rhule 'can't speculate' on next week's starting QB
Cam Newton’s struggles have left Matt Rhule looking for answers at quarterbackDECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BRIAN BURNS #0 - LINEBACKER - NEW YORK GIANTS
49 TCKL •
0 INT •
6 SCK
49 TCKL
0 INT
6 SCK
Gets to quarterback Burns finished with two tackles and a sack in Sunday's 31-14 loss to the Bills.
Impact Burns has been on a tear lately, racking up six sacks over his last seven outings. His latest quarterback takedown matched his previous career high of nine in a season, so Burns will strive to set a new best by adding to his tally over Carolina's last three games.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Punch-less Panthers lose kicker, and then lose to Bills
The Carolina Panthers lost kicker Zane Gonzalez to a quadriceps injury before the opening kickDECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills adopt sense of urgency in preparing to host Panthers
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Another sack Sunday Burns finished with six tackles (four solo), a sack and a forced fumble in Sunday's 33-10 loss to the Dolphins.
Impact Burns stripped opposing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa while making a sack on the opening drive of the game. Although the Panthers didn't recover, the play gave Burns his eighth sack of the campaign. Impressively, he's also managed at least a half sack in five straight games as Carolina now enters its bye week.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dolphins win 4th straight, roll past Panthers 33-10
Jaylen Waddle had nine catches for a season-best 137 yards and a touchdown, and the Miami Dolphins forced Cam Newton into one of the worst statistical days of his career on the way...NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brian Burns surges past right tackle to strip-sack Tagovailoa Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns surges past right tackle to strip-sack Tua Tagovailoa.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • NFL.COM
Continues recent streak Burns finished with two tackles (one solo) and a sack in Sunday's 27-21 loss to Washington.
Impact Burns has now registered at least a partial sack in four consecutive games. That streak has helped bring his season tally to seven in 11 appearances. In doing so, he's formed an awesome duo with Haason Reddick, who ranks third league-wide in the category.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Available against Cardinals Burns (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Burns was a full participant during Friday's practice and will be able to suit up Week 10. He's totaled 19 tackles (12 solo), three sacks, a forced fumble and a pass defense across the last four games.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Newton: Focus is on present, the past is 'irrelevant'
Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made it clear in a 30-minute teleconference Friday that he doesn’t hold any grudges about the team releasing him prior to the 2020 season, calling i...NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Browns star Chubb out against Pats, remains on COVID list
Browns star running back Nick Chubb will miss Sunday’s game at New England after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this weekNOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains questionable Burns (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact Burns progressed from a non-participant during Wednesday's practice to a full participant Friday, but he remains questionable for Sunday. If he is unable to suit up, then Marquis Haynes would likely handle an increased role.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited Thursday Burns (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice session, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Burns was held out of Wednesday's practice after he sustained an ankle injury Sunday against New England, but his return in a limited capacity Thursday is encouraging. Whether he's able to suit up in Sunday's Week 10 matchup against Arizona remains to be seen, but Marquis Haynes would likely handle an increased role if Burns is held out.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL-best Cardinals try to keep mojo vs. struggling Panthers
The Arizona Cardinals take their NFL-best 8-1 record into a home matchup against the Carolina Panthers on SundayNOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miami, Florida St renew rivalry with tangible goals looming
Miami and Florida State are unranked teams and the rivalry doesn’t have the fanfare it had when the programs combined to win seven national titles between 1983-2001NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Burns on Pats' Jones: I wish my D-end friends happy hunting
Panthers defensive end Brian Burns said he thinks Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones should apologize for grabbing his right ankle and trying to twist it during last Sunday’s ga...NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Iffy for Sunday Burns (ankle) may have to wait until Sunday before it's determined whether he can play, according to head coach Matt Rhule, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
Impact Burns left early Sunday against the Patriots and never returned. He also did not participate in practice Wednesday. If Burns were unable to suit up in Week 10 against Arizona it would leave a big hole in the Panthers' defensive line, which Marquis Haynes likely would be called upon to fill.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Patriots' Mac Jones explains grab, twist of Panthers' Brian Burns' ankle: 'I didn't mean to hurt anybody' The Panthers thought Mac Jones' ankle grab of Brian Burns was
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Directionless Panthers getting worse as season progresses
The Carolina Panthers look like a team without a direction heading into the second half of the 2021 seasonNOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: Darnold is 'day to day' after MRI on shoulder
Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold will be listed as day to day following an MRI on his right throwing shoulder, according to a person familiar with the situationNOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL Today, Week 9
NFL Today, Week 9NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers' Haason Reddick accuses Patriots QB Mac Jones of 'completely dirty' play that injured Brian Burns Burns was OK, but Reddick was not happy with Jones' actions.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Pats shut down Darnold, Panthers, cruise to 24-6 victory
Mac Jones overcame two early turnovers and threw for 139 yards and a touchdown, JNOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with ankle issue Burns is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots after suffering an ankle injury, Schuyler Callihan of SI.com reports.
Impact Burns had battled the injury throughout the game but still managed to record five total tackles with a sack. However, the primary question will now be whether Burns will be able to take the field in for a Week 10 matchup against the Cardinals.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
