




<p>The<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers">Carolina Panthers</a></strong> have one of the best pass rushers in the league with<strong> Brian Burns</strong>, but his future on the team is far from secure. Burns is currently playing under the fifth-year option of his rookie contract, so an extension should probably have been done by now for the fans to not worry about his standout player’s status.</p>



<p>Burns himself provided an update on a potential extension, saying he has decided to put contract negotiations “on hold”. “We haven’t really been in talks. I told them once the season started, I’m all about ball. I can’t give a thousand percent on the field and to my teammates if I’m still worried about contract negotiations.”</p>


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<p>For the outside linebacker holding out was a possibility, just like Nick Bosa did before getting a mark-setting contract extension with the<strong> San Francisco 49ers</strong>. However, he preferred to stay with the team because he sees something special about the defense. Burns then added “My main thought is just football.”</p>



<h2>Brian Burns’ Contract</h2>



<p>Just because the player decided not to be a bit more vocal about his contract extension, doesn’t mean that he appears to be underpaid this season. Despite being a consistent defender creating pressure on opposing quarterbacks, Burns is set to earn only<strong> $16 million</strong> in 2023.</p>



<p>The Panthers losing to the Atlanta Falcons in their season opener demonstrated that they still need to grow as a team. However, Burns was impactful, recording two sacks. If he continues his current trajectory for the rest of the year, he should be in line for a megadeal.</p>



<p>Bosa is the highest-paid defender after his recent agreement. His deal for five seasons puts him at the top with an annual average salary of<strong> $34 million</strong>. Even if Burns is not going to reach that figure, he may end up making nearly twice his current figure.</p>



<h2>How Old Is Brian Burns?</h2>



<p>Brian Burns is<strong> 25</strong> years old.</p>


Brian Burns Makes Decision on His Contract With the Panthers