Brian Burns Fantasy

According to Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer, there is no timetable on when a contract extension for linebacker Brian Burns (ankle) will be finalized. However, he added that Burns would remain in Carolina and vowed to continue to work with the Pro Bowler's agent on a new deal. The 25-year-old finished the 2022-23 campaign with career-highs in tackles (63) and sacks (12.5). He also underwent ankle surgery during the offseason. Fortunately, Burns is expected to be ready for training camp and should remain a productive IDP option in 2023-24, regardless of his contract situation

May. 5th • 9:48 PM

Carolina Panthers pass-rusher Brian Burns (ankle) had surgery on his right ankle last Wednesday, but he's expected to be recovered in time for training camp this summer. He's also expected to return with no limitations for the upcoming regular season in 2023. Burns missed the final regular season game in 2022 with an ankle sprain. The 25-year-old was able to play in the Pro Bowl, but he continued to feel soreness in his ankle when he returned to the offseason program. Tests last week revealed a small fracture. Burns was a Pro Bowler for the second time in his four seasons in the NFL last year, and he finished with career-highs in tackles (63), sacks (12.5), tackles for loss (17) and QB hits (22) while also forcing a fumble in 16 starts.

Apr. 25th • 1:34 AM

Football Outsiders' Aaron Schatz predicts that the Carolina Panthers will sign defensive end Brian Burns to a large contract extension this offseason in order to establish him as a foundational piece for their franchise while also lowering his $16 million salary cap cost for the 2023 season. The fourth-year player had 12.5 sacks in 2022, which was a new career-high in his fourth NFL campaign. Burns has made the Pro Bowl in back-to-back years and finished last season with a career-high 63 tackles (34 solo), 17 tackles for loss, 22 QB hits and a forced fumble in 16 games for the Panthers. The 24-year-old pass-rusher will be highly coveted as a defensive lineman in IDP leagues in 2023 after he finished eighth at the position this past season.

Feb. 10th • 12:37 PM