Carolina Panthers’ Brian Burns to Play Week 1 Amid Contract Dispute With Insights From Nick Bosa’s Extension
Key points:
- Carolina Panthers' Brian Burns expected to play in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons amid contract dispute.
- Burns missed team activities due to a personal matter related to his contract negotiations.
- San Francisco 49ers' Nick Bosa's contract extension sets a precedent for Burns' negotiations.
Carolina Panthers’ star pass rusher Brian Burns is expected to play in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons despite a contract dispute, according to reports. Burns returned to practice after missing Monday’s walk-through due to a personal matter. It is the second consecutive team activity he missed, with the first also attributed to a personal matter. The 25-year-old is in the final year of his rookie deal and has not yet reached a long-term agreement with the team. The recent record-breaking contract signed by San Francisco 49ers’ Nick Bosa gives hope to Burns and his camp.
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