NFL.com's best free agents still available
The new league year officially begins at 4pm today, but with the negotiating period kicking off on Monday, many free agents have already agreed to new contracts.
The Giants have reportedly made several deals over the last few days on both sides of the ball, all of which can be found in the Free Agent Tracker.
Even with the many deals agreed to over the last two days, there are still numerous talented players available from NFL.com's list of the top 101 free agents.
Here are the top 10 players still available, with their ranking and commentary from NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal.
No. 4 OT Tyron Smith
"One of the most underpaid players in the NFL last season, Smith is due a massive raise after a return to elite form. He played 942 snaps (including playoffs), which is his highest total since 2018, per Pro Football Focus."
No. 7 WR Calvin Ridley
"Overextended when the Jaguars tried to feature him as a No. 1 receiver, Ridley still showed a penchant for getting open and making big plays. He's just a little older and less consistent than you'd ideally like."
No. 12 CB Kendall Fuller
"Fuller is absolutely boosted by the dearth of quality cornerbacks available in this year's market. He can play inside and out and has the smarts to age well at a position that is often cruel to the over-30 set."
No. 14 WR Marquise Brown
"My editor believes this is high for Brown. I believe deep speed is hard to find, and Brown would fit well as the second or third option on a top-10 offense. If Christian Kirk was worth $18 million per year (on a deal that's aged surprisingly well since Kirk signed it in 2022), Brown is worth more."
No. 15 CB Stephon Gilmore
"The best free-agent pickups in recent years have been excellent veterans willing to take one-year deals. Gilmore, still a plus starter, figures to be one of those guys this season. An instant upgrade for virtually any team."
No. 23 DE Chase Young
"If the 49ers couldn't turn Young into a consistent force after acquiring him via midseason trade in 2023, what team can? In a best-case scenario, his power-without-a-plan approach could age the same way Jadeveon Clowney's game did. He looks more like a second or third rusher than a lead guy."
No. 25 DL Arik Armstead
"Perhaps the most surprising release of the offseason, Armstead was the fifth highest-graded interior pass rusher in 2023, according to PFF. He's missed 13 games combined over the last two years."
No. 30 S Kamren Curl
"Curl tackles and covers equally well. Some on/off splits from four games that he missed in 2022 also show his value. If he was originally drafted higher than the seventh round, he'd probably get more hype."
No. 31 EDGE Jadeveon Clowney
"We've reached the section that features several veterans likely to receive one-year deals, who will probably outperform all those first-round rookies we spend months dissecting before the draft."
No. 34 S Julian Blackmon
"Blackmon was incredible as a rookie and had a career year as a playmaker in 2023, with an Achilles injury and a lost season in between. The upside is sneakily sky-high here."
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No. 101 WR Michael Thomas
No. 100 S Micah Hyde
No. 99 QB Tyrod Taylor
No. 98 QB Gardner Minshew
No. 97 S Alohi Gilman
No. 96 OT Josh Jones
No. 95 QB Jameis Winston
No. 94 WR Tyler Boyd
No. 93 EDGE Brandon Graham
No. 92 RB J.K. Dobbins
No. 91 S Jordan Whitehead
No. 90 RB Austin Ekeler
No. 89 WR Odell Beckham Jr.
No. 88 CB Keisean Nixon
No. 87 LB Josey Jewell
No. 86 RB D'Andre Swift
No. 85 LB Willie Gay Jr.
No. 84 EDGE Leonard Floyd
No. 83 TE Noah Fant
No. 82 EDGE Shaquil Barrett
No. 81 S Geno Stone
No. 80 K Ka'imi Fairbairn (Update: The Texans and Fairbairn have agreed to a three-year contract)
No. 79 G Jon Runyan
No. 78 OT Yosh Nijman
No. 77 WR K.J. Osborn
No. 76 S Jeremy Chinn
No. 75 S Jordan Fuller
No. 74 LB Bobby Wagner
No. 73 EDGE Marcus Davenport
No. 72 QB Ryan Tannehill
No. 71 CB Adoree' Jackson
No. 70 LB Devin White
No. 69 LB Drue Tranquill
No. 68 CB Kristian Fulton
No. 67 CB Steven Nelson
No. 66 WR Darnell Mooney
No. 65 G Kevin Zeitler
No. 64 G Jonah Jackson
No. 63 OL Connor Williams
No. 62 DL Calais Campbell
No. 61 DT Denico Autry
No. 60 CB Chidobe Awuzie
No. 59 OT Jermaine Eluemunor
No. 58 OT Jonah Williams
No. 57 EDGE Dorance Armstrong
No. 56 DT D.J. Reader
No. 55 OT Trent Brown
No. 54 RB Tony Pollard
No. 53 G Kevin Dotson
No. 52 DT Grover Stewart
No. 51 WR Curtis Samuel
No. 50 CB Kenny Moore II
No. 49 LB Azeez Al-Shaair
No. 48 S Julian Blackmon
No. 47 EDGE Josh Uche
No. 46 DT Fletcher Cox
No. 45 C Andre James
No. 44 TE Hunter Henry (Update: The Patriots and Henry have agreed to a three-year contract)
No. 43 G John Simpson
No. 42 EDGE Jadeveon Clowney
No. 41 S Kamren Curl
No. 40 LB Lavonte David
No. 39 EDGE Andrew Van Ginkel
No. 38 LB Jordyn Brooks
No. 37 RB Josh Jacobs
No. 36 TE Dalton Schultz (Update: The Texans and Schultz have agreed on a three-year contract)
No. 35 EDGE Za'Darius Smith
No. 34 EDGE Chase Young
No. 33 WR Gabe Davis
No. 32 RB Derrick Henry
No. 31 QB Baker Mayfield
No. 30 QB Jacoby Brissett
No. 29 C Lloyd Cushenberry
No. 28 LB Patrick Queen
No. 27 G Robert Hunt
No. 26 LB Frankie Luvu
No. 25 CB Stephon Gilmore
No. 24 WR Marquise Brown
No. 23 S Kyle Dugger (Update: The Patriots have placed the transition tag on Dugger)
No. 22 S Xavier McKinney
No. 21 CB Kendall Fuller
No. 20 EDGE Bryce Huff
No. 19 S C.J. Gardner-Johnson
No. 18 DE Leonard Williams
No. 17 G Mike Onwenu
No. 16 WR Calvin Ridley
No. 15 EDGE Jonathan Greenard
No. 14 RB Saquon Barkley
No. 13 OT Tyron Smith
No. 12 WR Michael Pittman Jr. (Update: The Colts have placed the franchise tag on Pittman)
No. 11 CB Jaylon Johnson (Update: The Bears have placed the franchise tag on Johnson)
No. 10 WR Mike Evans (Update: The Buccaneers and Evans have agreed on a two-year contract)
No. 9 EDGE Danielle Hunter
No. 8 S Antoine Winfield Jr. (Update: The Buccaneers have placed the franchise tag on Winfield)
No. 7 DT Justin Madubuike (Update: The Ravens have placed the franchise tag on Madubuike)
No. 6 CB L'Jarius Sneed (Update: The Chiefs have placed the franchise tag on Sneed)
No. 5 EDGE Brian Burns (Update: The Panthers have placed the franchise tag on Burns)
No. 4 DT Christian Wilkins
No. 3 EDGE Josh Allen (Update: The Jaguars have placed the franchise tag on Allen)
No. 2 QB Kirk Cousins
No. 1 DT Chris Jones (Update: The Chiefs and Jones have agreed on a five-year contract)
View the best photos from the NFL career of outside linebacker Brian Burns.
New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. (34) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) during an NFL football game, Monday, Sep. 18, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) celebrates after making a stop on defense during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Sep. 18, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) reacts against the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sep. 10, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 24-10. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) points during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sep. 10, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 24-10. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) engages with Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (75) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) on defense during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) on defense during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Sep. 18, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Sep. 18, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sep. 10, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 24-10. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) works against New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk (71) during an NFL football game, Monday, Sep. 18, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) plays against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns plays against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (23) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) yells as he takes the field during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) following an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 37-27. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown and linebacker Brian Burns tackle Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (31) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns lines up for a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns lines up for a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) rushes the passer as the rain falls during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) is pressured by Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) plays against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) celebrates after making a play on defense during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) plays against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Brian Burns (0) celebrates a sack during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 29. 2023 in Charlotte, NC. {"DUNCAN BOONE" via AP)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) works against Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews (70) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sep. 10, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 24-10. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) in action during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns enters the field before the start of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) in action during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) runs with the ball and is sacked by Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) on defense against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns walks on the field following an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (0) heads to the field an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) reacts following a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) in action during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) in action during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers tries to run past Carolina Panthers' Brian Burns during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) looks on during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sep. 27, 2020 in Inglewood, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) rushes against Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Eric Fisher (72) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (53) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Indianapolis Colts' Nyheim Hines (21) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Brian Burns (53) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) is pursued by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (53) tackles Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) forcing a fumble during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (53) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Bruce Irvin (55) hugs linebacker Brian Burns (53) following Burns' touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns (53) lines up against Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Jordan Mills (79) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) looks on in the second quarter during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 28-27. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns reacts after a sack during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns reacts after a defensive play against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns reacts after a sack against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) lines up against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) is seen during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 36-28. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) on defense during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during pregame warmups before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys , Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Carolina Panthers Brian Burns during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) readies at the line of scrimmage in the second quarter during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 28-27. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53 )stands in position during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard park, N.Y., Sunday Dec. 19, 2021. (AP/ Photo Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sep. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) plays against the Washington Football Team during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) tackles Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) on the run in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) plays against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sep. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray passes under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) rushes against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) on defense during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) makes his way onto the field before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sep. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) takes the field before an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) in action during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns reacts after making a tackle against the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns forces a fumble by Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is hit by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) and Carolina Panthers defensive end Marquis Haynes Sr. (98) after he passes the ball during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns during the first half an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) on defense during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns forces a fumble by Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) on defense during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) on defense during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) in action during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns forces a fumble by Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns lines up against the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 02, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) passes under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 02, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) reacts after a play on defense during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) reacts after a play on defense during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) pauses between plays during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 09, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) reacts after a play on defense during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) celebrates a sack during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns during an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 09, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (29) hangs on as Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns, left, and teammate linebacker Shaq Thompson (7) make the stop during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 23 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) reacts to a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) prepares to block during the second half of a NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) prepares to block during the second half of a NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) on defense during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Nov. 10 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) reacts during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) throws under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) and linebacker Frankie Luvu (49) during overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 37-34. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Nov. 10 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Nov. 10 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Nov. 10 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 37-34. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns celebrates after sacking Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) lines up against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) looks on between plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns runs onto the field before an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) takes the field during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) celebrates after making a play on defense during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 37-34. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) warms up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Seattle, WA. The Panthers defeated the Seahawks 30-24. (AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) tries to adjust to the ball carrier as he gets into the backfield during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, January 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) throws under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
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