Brian Burns Trade Update Signals Panthers' Intent to Rebuild Roster
By Jovan Alford
Earlier on Monday, it was reported that the Carolina Panthers were willing to trade star pass rusher Brian Burns despite giving him the franchise tag.
The Panthers could use Burns as they continue their rebuild rather than sending him to another team, as he’s one of the premiere defensive ends in the league. But if Carolina can get a lot in return for the 25-year-old defensive end, it might be best to recoup the value, especially if they cannot agree to a long-term deal.
That being said, it seems as if the Panthers will go with the trade route for Burns. Panthers beat writer Sheena Quick reported on Monday that the 25-year-old Burns will be a New York Giant.
Barring a last minute, complete breakdown in negotiations, Brian Burns will be a New York Giant, per source. I’ll update after proposed compensation is confirmed.
— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) March 11, 2024
Coincidentally, it isn’t the first time we heard Burns connected to New York. Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reported on Monday that the Giants were a potential trade destination for Burns.
Sources: Keep an eye on the #Giants as a potential trade destination for Panthers star pass rusher Brian Burns. There is mutual interest there in getting something done.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) March 11, 2024
Would certainly be the biggest splash for Schoen during his tenure. Burns, who turns 26 next month, has 38.5… pic.twitter.com/ulBpaNKTlb
However, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported that the deal is not complete between the Giants and Panthers for Burns, but “there is hope they can get there.”
The Panthers and the Giants have been discussing a trade for Brian Burns for a while, per sources. I'm told at this point, it's not complete but there is hope they can get there. We'll see if it can be finalized.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 11, 2024
The Panthers and Giants are in discussions on a trade that would send star pass-rusher Brian Burns to New York, per sources. But the deal's not done, and a new contract would have to be worked out to complete the trade.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 11, 2024
(@Sheena_Marie3 was first on the talks.)
The Giants could use a pass rusher like Burns to play opposite Kayvon Thibodeaux, who had a good second year in the NFL.
This past season with the Panthers, the 25-year-old Burns produced 50 combined tackles, 18 quarterback hits, 16 tackles for loss, and eight sacks. The 6-foot-5 defensive has racked up 46 sacks over his four-year NFL career.
With the Panthers rebuilding, the front office brass needs to get a couple of draft picks and potentially a player in return.
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Update - March 11, 6:45 p.m. ET: Despite the mixed messaging that originally emerged around this trade news, Adam Schefter is now reporting that this is a done deal according to his sources. That's about as close to official confirmation as you're going to find.
Trade: Panthers are sending franchise pass rusher Brian Burns to the New York Giants, per league sources. pic.twitter.com/363d3YmGJs
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024
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