Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules
Dwayne Haskins gets his second consecutive start for Washington with quarterback Alex Smith out again because of a right calf injuryDECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BRIAN BURNS #0 - LINEBACKER - NEW YORK GIANTS
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Panthers DE Brian Burns 'pushing to play' today vs. Washington The Panthers might have their best defensive player in the lineup today after all.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Questionable for Sunday Burns (knee - MCL) is officially tagged as questionable for Sunday's matchup against Washington, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact The questionable tag is somewhat surprising given that coach Matt Rhule and defensive coordinator Phil Snow have both made comments leading up to Friday suggesting that Burns won't take the field. The defensive end did not practice at all this week, so he appears to be more likely to sit out than to play.
DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Week 16 Final Injury Report: Brian Burns questionable The defensive end is still unlikely to play at Washington.
DECEMBER 25, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM
Rivera, Washington could clinch NFC East by beating Carolina
Washington coach Ron Rivera's first game against his old team could also be a chance for his new team to clinch the NFC East titleDECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play Sunday Burns (knee) will miss Sunday's matchup against Washington, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact This news has been expected most of the week and was confirmed by defensive coordinator Phil Snow on Thursday. Burns suffered the MCL injury last Saturday against the Packers and should be considered questionable for the Panthers' final game of the season, which will be against New Orleans on Jan. 3.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Week 16 Thursday Injury Report: Brian Burns misses another practice The defensive end isn't expected to play at Washington.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM
Panthers DC Phil Snow: Brian Burns 'isn't playing' Week 16 vs. Washington Panthers defensive coordinator Phil Snow told reporters today that Burns isn’t playing.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Panthers likely without McCaffrey, Burns vs. Washington
The Panthers are expected to be without running back Christian McCaffrey and top pass rusher Brian Burns for Sunday’s game against WashingtonDECEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Likely to miss Week 16 Burns (knee) didn't practice Wednesday and coach Matt Rhule described him as "more than likely out" for Sunday's game in Washington, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site report...
Impact Rhule stopped short of ruling Burns out, but the 2019 first-round pick can be considered doubtful for Sunday's game after hurting his MCL in last week's loss to the Packers. Burns' absence would deal a major blow to Carolina's defense considering he leads the team with eight sacks.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Rhule not optimistic about Brian Burns playing vs. Washington Carolina coach Matt Rhule was on Sirius XM NFL Radio last night and told Alex Marvez and Gil Brandt that he’s not optimistic about Burns pla...
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Panthers owner wants 'data, analytics' approach in scouting
Panthers owner David Tepper says he wants the team to move toward a more “data-driven and analytical approach” to scouting personnel moving forwardDECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carolina Panthers: Brian Burns put the NFL on notice at Packers Carolina Panthers' defensive end Brian Burns put the NFL on notice. It was a sensational display of dominance from Brian Burns. The defensiv...
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • CATCRAVE.COM
Dealing with MCL injury Coach Matt Rhule said Sunday that Burns suffered an MCL injury during Saturday's 24-16 loss to the Packers, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Rhule described the injury as a tweak, but he added that Burns would undergo an MRI on Sunday to determine the nature of his injury. Burns' status is in question for next week's matchup against Washington. If he sits out, it would be a major loss for the Panthers' pass rush, as Burns leads the team with eight sacks this year.
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Downplays injury Burns suffered a knee injury during Saturday's loss to the Packers, but he said after the game he should "be fine," Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 22-year-old was essentially able to play the entire contest, as he suffered the injury during his third-down sack of Aaron Rodgers on Green Bay's final offensive play before the kneel down. Burns had four total tackles and two sacks as the Panthers performed well against the Packers' offensive line.
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mistakes around goal line costly to Panthers in loss
Mistakes around the goal line resulted in one more frustratingly close loss for the Carolina PanthersDECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Packers outlast Panthers 24-16 for 4th straight victory
Aaron Jones rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown as the Green Bay Packers reached the end zone on their first three series before hanging on to beat the Carolina Panthers 24-16DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
HIGHLIGHT: Brian Burns sacks Aaron Rodgers Derrick Brown bottled up Rodgers and Burns sacked him for a 10-yard loss.
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM
Rhule not ready to throw in towel on Bridgewater
Matt Rhule isn’t giving up on Teddy Bridgewater just yetDECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches six stops Burns finished with six tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 32-27 loss to the Broncos.
Impact Burns matched his season high in stops and has now made at least five tackles in three straight outings. That production has brought Burns' tally up to 52 tackles through 13 games, comfortably surpassing his 25 as a rookie. Burns also boasts six sacks with three games remaining this season.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lock throws career-high 4 TDs, Broncos top Panthers 32-27
Drew Lock threw for 280 yards and a career-high four touchdowns, Diontae Spencer returned a punt 83 yards for his first career score and the Denver Broncos held on to beat the Caro...DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rookie coach Rhule has Panthers pointed in right direction
While the win-loss record may not reflect it, first-year coach Matt Rhule has the Carolina Panthers headed in the right directionDECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers Highlights: The best of Brian Burns so far in 2020 Here is the best of what Burns has done so far in the 2020 season.
NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Brian Burns reacts to leading defensive ends in Pro Bowl voting Carolina Panthers Brian Burns reacts to leading defensive ends in Pro Bowl voting.
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Brian Burns: 'I don't see' Panthers losing if we continue to focus on the details Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns says that he doesn't see the Panthers losing if they continue to focus on the details.
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • NFL.COM
