There aren’t a lot of bright spots for the Carolina Panthers in the 2023 season, but Brian Burns was one of them. The OLB was a reliable presence on a defensive unit that was otherwise struggling to keep their wits about them in a weakened NFC South.
However, his time with the team is now in doubt as contract negotiations between the two parties have stagnated. With many Panthers fans fearing the worst, the man in the middle of the drama sent out a message that clues us in on his approach to the entire situation.
Carolina Panthers’ Brian Burns sends mysterious social media message as contract troubles continue
The Panthers want burns to stay with the team as he is set to become a key cog in their defense. However, the 25-year-old is looking to splash on a big payday after putting up a solid performance last season.
He made sure everyone knew where he was standing on the issue with a post on his X profile:
Keep Pounding …🖤💙
— Brian Burns (@Fire_Burns99) February 21, 2024
It was a short message that didn’t clue people into the actual status of his contract negotiations. Some could interpret it as Brian Burns doing everything he could to make sure he gets the money he deserves,
Panthers Wire’s Anthony Rizzuti provided further context into his contract situation:
A nugget from ESPN’s David Newton from Tuesday noted that Burns was seeking at least $30 million per season on a new deal while the latest, courtesy of The Athletic‘s Joe Person, suggests Carolina was willing to come up to $27 million in annual value.
Carolina Panthers fans knew that they would have a difficult time tying down a talented player like Brian Burns to a long-term deal. He had 8.0 sacks, 32 solo tackles, and forced a fumble while playing for one of the worst defenses in the NFL.
However, fans could take comfort in the fact that the heart emojis he used in his post are Panthers colors. Maybe the two parties are only sorting out specific issues in the contract before he finalizes signing on the dotted line.
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