Brian Burns

The Panthers pass-rusher had a solid opener after an emotional week, and said he planned to continue to play with or without a new deal.

The team selected six captains for the season, including rookie quarterback Bryce Young, and veterans Shaq Thompson, Brian Burns, and Taylor Moton.

Burns' belief in the defense – and in what he can be this season – was on full display as he recorded a strong practice against Aaron Rodgers and New York. 

The outside linebacker continues to climb in the player-voted rankings while growing as a player and a leader.

The Panthers' star outside linebacker is healthy and practicing, and ready to build on the offseason momentum of a new defense.

They're working on a long-term deal for the star pass-rusher, who is cleared to return to practice after offseason ankle surgery.

Now that he's an outside linebacker, Burns was able to switch to the recently allowed single-digit, making him the first player in Panthers history to wear it.

For first-round picks in the NFL Draft, the bright lights and big stages also come with some uncertain moments, before they hear their names called.

The outside linebacker is expected to be cleared by the start of training camp, after a procedure to correct some lingering ankle issues.

Two Panthers received postseason honors Monday, as Burns and Hekker were named to the 2022 All-NFC team voted on by the Professional Football Writers of America. 

Playing at home, when it gets loud, increases the burden of communication for a defense. And making sure everyone's on the same page takes detailed work.

The Panthers defensive end had two sacks Sunday in the win over the Broncos, to get to double digits for the first time in his career.

The defensive end had a pair of sacks in Sunday's win over the Broncos, getting him to double digits for the first time.

The defensive end said he wanted to stay here, plus more on Baker Mayfield's new look and D'Onta Foreman's response to a bigger workload.

Despite a lot of speculation, the Panthers held onto key players after the trade deadline, so here's a look at how they're positioned for the future.

The Panthers defensive end took responsibility for a mistake in overtime, which saw the Falcons get in position for the game-winning field goal.

The league's annual all-star game got a new format Monday, as the league will take the pads off and highlight other skills competitions.

After Tuesday's practice, he talked with Patriots star Matthew Judon about the finer points of technique.

Burns earned his first Pro Bowl last year after his second-straight 9.0-sack season.

The Panthers' defensive end is looking to create energy, and to continue to develop as a pass-rusher.

See what players, fans, and the media posted about Tuesday's helmet launch.

The Panthers defensive end was named one of the league's top pass-rushers in a recent poll on ESPN.com.

After an offseason chance to pick the brain of a top pass-rusher, the Panthers Pro Bowler thinks he can get even better this year.

Burns is now under contract through the 2023 season.

The Panthers cleared three from the COVID-19 list and promoted six practice squad players for Sunday's game.