CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have picked up the fifth-year option on Pro Bowl defensive end Brian Burnsโ contract, keeping him with the team at least through the 2023 season.
The Panthers have said theyโre hopeful to sign Burns to a long-term contract before that deal is up.
The 16th pick in the 2019 draft, Burns has 25 1/2 sacks in his first three seasons.
Only Julius Peppers with 30 sacks had more in his first three seasons in Carolina.
