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While most analysts around the NFL anticipate that the New York Giants could be among the league’s worst teams in 2024, on one side of the ball in particular, there is plenty of optimism. Coming off of a season in which they forced more turnovers than any defense in the NFL, the Giants spent more […]

The Carolina Panthers had a lot of work after a disastrous 2023 season that saw them finish with the league’s worst record at 2-15. Usually, the team with the worst record would wind up with the number one overall pick to help kickstart their rebuild for next season. But the Panthers traded that away to […]

The New York Giants have been one of the most active teams since the start of free agency, letting notable players walk and overhauling the look of the roster. Some of the departures were controversial for general manager Joe Schoen, but when looking at the additions, specifically at the positions that they were made at, […]

The New York Giants turned heads after trading for Brian Burns. This team should be one of the best within the front seven, as they have a plethora of pass rushers to get after the quarterback. During Burns’ introductory press conference with the team, he revealed he actually already has an established connection with new […]

The Carolina Panthers traded edge rusher Brian Burns to the New York Giants in exchange for a second-round pick, a fifth-round pick and a fifth-round pick swap, which pales in comparison to the offer from the Los Angeles Rams that Carolina turned down in 2022. https://t.co/qcRGn1EquB pic.twitter.com/x9QmWrDHyf — Robert Mays (@robertmays) March 11, 2024 The […]

The New York Giants have been making loud noises of late in the offseason. Apart from letting Saquon Barkley go, they also made a trade for Carolina Panthers pass rusher Brian Burns. With that said, it’s a good time to review the trade and dole out grades for both sides in this highly intriguing transaction. […]

The New York Giants are reportedly acquiring pass rusher Brian Burns in a trade with the Carolina Panthers, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Panthers are receiving a second and fifth-round pick in the return, while the Giants are getting Burns and signing him to a five-year extension worth $150 million with $87.5 million guaranteed, […]

The Carolina Panthers used the franchise tag on edge rusher Brian Burns, as reported by Ari Meirov on Tuesday. “The #Panthers have placed the franchise tag on pass-rusher Brian Burns, per @Schultz_Report. An expected outcome. Question becomes if he’s a tag-and-trade candidate now.” The franchise tag on Burns is at $24 million, per Adam Schefter […]

Brian Burns may have already played his last game with the Carolina Panthers. During last week’s NFL Combine, the Panthers informed Burns that they are ending contract negotiations with the Pro Bowl edge rusher at this time, sources told Josina Anderson. The Panthers can still place the franchise tag on Burns ahead of the 4 […]

As the NFL begins wrapping up, all eyes turn to the strategic team decisions in the off-season that are pivotal for shaping the future trajectory of franchises. The Carolina Panthers, who were the league’s worst team after the 2023 regular season, are at the forefront of this strategic planning, with reports strongly indicating their intention […]

The 2024 NFL offseason will be pivotal for the San Francisco 49ers. It follows a stellar 2023 season that culminated in a 12-5 record and an impressive run to Super Bowl 58. Now, the 49ers are strategically positioning themselves in free agency to fortify their roster for another championship pursuit. This article delves into four […]

The Denver Broncos had themselves a rather underwhelming 2023 season. There were some glimpses of hope in the preseason after the Broncos hired veteran coach Sean Payton. Unfortunately, the Broncos stumbled out of the gates with a 1-5 record. Thankfully they were able to turn their season around to finish 8-9. There are some positives […]

While the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are settling in to Las Vegas to prepare themselves for Super Bowl 58, there are 30 other teams that are looking to find a way to get to New Orleans next season, the site of Super Bowl 59. In doing so, those teams will first look […]

With aspirations of bolstering their roster for a potential Super Bowl journey, the Baltimore Ravens are gearing up for the 2024 NFL offseason. That’s following a notable 13-4 season and a challenging defeat in the AFC Championship Game. The Ravens aim to enhance their squad through strategic moves in the draft and potential player transactions. […]

The Carolina Panthers have 24 free agents on their roster, and after their incompetency this past season, rational decisions will have to be made in 2024 NFL free agency as to who to re-sign and who to let walk, including star defender Brian Burns. Much of the coverage related to the Carolina Panthers this past […]

After years of salary cap constraints resulting from bad deals made by prior management, the Atlanta Falcons had one of their better free-agent offseasons this past season. Instead of bargain shopping, as they had done in the past couple of years, they were able to flash their bank account to some valuable free agents who […]

This season has been characterized by the inability of Frank Reich to get wins for the Bryce Young-led Carolina Panthers, his firing, to the turnover to Chris Tabor. The roster has remained fairly the same with individuals like Brian Burns trying their best to keep the team afloat. After a scoreless season-ender against the Tampa […]

The Carolina Panthers aren’t just getting panned for their poor performance on the field, but also for the franchise owner’s actions off of it. During the Panthers’ embarrassing 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on New Year’s Eve, David Tepper lost all composure and threw a drink down the stands towards the Jaguars fans that […]

Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns has expressed his desire to remain with the team that drafted him. His reason why is not one football players typically cite. “Since I was young I just don’t like change,” Burns told assembled media members on Wednesday when discussing his future with the Panthers, courtesy of ESPN’s David […]

In a thrilling Week 15 clash that proved to be a turning point in their challenging 2023 NFL campaign, the Carolina Panthers displayed unwavering resilience and determination in their triumph over the Atlanta Falcons. This hard-fought win not only brightened an otherwise difficult season but also showcased the team’s ability to persevere in the face […]

The Carolina Panthers are deep into tanking for the NFL Draft. But, that did not stop the Bryce Young-led squad from striving for more when they faced Desmond Ridder and the Atlanta Falcons. They notched a win in the low-scoring affair and made sure that the opposing team remembered it. Brian Burns even went out […]

It has been a massively frustrating season for the Carolina Panthers in 2023, and during Sunday’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, those frustrations boiled over for defensive star Brian Burns, as he threw a punch at Cody Mauch and got ejected. Burns opened up on his temper boiling over after the game. “Emotions go […]

The Carolina Panthers do not have much to lose in their matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bryce Young and his squad is no longer in the running for postseason contention so they could just take the opportunity to learn from other squads. But, this does not work for very competitive players like Brian Burns. […]

Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns was a full participant in practice on Thursday and has cleared concussion protocol, according to Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer. Brian Burns was full again today and I was told he’s out of concussion protocol. But TE Hayden Hurst (concussion) and CB CJ Henderson (concussion) didn’t work. TE Stephen […]

The Carolina Panthers may be without two of their best players when they face the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football. Wide receiver D.J. Chark is dealing with an elbow injury that has him listed as doubtful while outside linebacker Brian Burns is out with a concussion, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Chark aggravated his […]

On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers dropped to an abysmal 1-7 on the 2023 campaign with an ugly 27-13 home loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Although the game was tightly contested throughout the first quarter, things fell off the rails for Carolina in the second, as Indianapolis outscored them 20-3 in that frame to take a […]

Apparently, the Carolina Panthers received plenty of trade interests for star pass rusher Brian Burns ahead of the 2023 NFL Trade Deadline. However, they rejected all the attempts–including the ones made by the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens–and stood firm in their desire to keep 25-year-old. At least five teams showed interest in trading […]

While the Carolina Panthers earned their first win of the season in Week 8, they still sit at just 1-6 on the season. With the NFL trade deadline approaching, many pundits have questioned whether the Panthers would trade star linebacker Brian Burns. Alongside Carolina’s record and lack of draft capital due to their Bryce Young […]

The Houston Texans have had a mixed season so far heading into the 2023 NFL deadline. While they have shown some promise, there is still room for improvement. Of course, the team must make a last-minute trade to bolster its chances of success. In this article, we will discuss the trade that the Houston Texans […]

The Carolina Panthers broke their season-long losing streak when they picked up a 15-13 victory over the Houston Texans, and now it’s on to the business of figuring out what this team should do by the trade deadline. Panthers edge rusher Brian Burns hasn't had any meetings with Scott Fitterer RE the trade deadline. Burns […]

Over the last couple of seasons, Brian Burns has generated a lot of noise on the trade market. That’s not entirely surprising: the Carolina Panthers’ star pass rusher is extremely talented, but he also plays on a bad team. He’s an easy trade candidate to a playoff team that is looking to bolster their edge […]

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the most talented teams in the league and they have the kind of roster that gives general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan a legitimate chance to win the NFC Championship and play in the Super Bowl. The 49ers don’t necessarily have to make any moves […]

The Detroit Lions have quickly found themselves among the creme de la creme in the NFC and even the entire NFL. Detroit is among the five 5-2 teams in the league through seven weeks. Only the two previous Super Bowl finalists the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles have a better record than the Lions. […]

While the Carolina Panthers knew it would be a process to build their franchise under Frank Reich, the team has to be disappointed with their 0-6 start. Still, Reich doesn’t expect the Panthers struggles to affect their stance on trading Brian Burns. Burns missed practice on Friday due to an elbow injury, via Ian Rapoport […]

One of the most coveted players ahead of the NFL trade deadline is Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns. The two-time Pro Bowl player was limited in practice on Thursday as he deals with an elbow injury, the Panthers announced. Burns played in all six games to this point, recording four sacks, nine QB hits and […]

The Carolina Panthers are being aggressive as the 2023 NFL trade deadline fast approaches, making calls across the league as both buyers and sellers. Wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. is still available for the right price, and the team is “listening” on safety Jeremy Chinn while also fielding outside interest on cornerback Donte Jackson, according […]

The Baltimore Ravens have had a pretty good start to the 2023 NFL season. As the trade deadline approaches, the Ravens are looking to make some moves to bolster their roster and make a push for the playoffs. In this article, we will discuss three potential trade targets for the Ravens and why they would […]

The New Orleans Saints are firmly in the mix for the NFC South title. At 3-3, they currently have as many wins as the division-leaders Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons. The Saints could have been ahead of those teams at this point of the season if they were able to hang on to […]

The Carolina Panthers have not begun the 2023 season the way they wanted. Frank Reich’s squad is the last winless team left in the NFL through six, and making matters worse, doesn’t own its first-round draft pick next April after the blockbuster trade with the Chicago Bears that landed Bryce Young in Carolina. Maybe more […]