Contract Talks: The Latest on Where Things Stand Between Brian Burns and the Panthers

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Brian Burns will get a big, shiny new contract soon and it will be one that indicates that he is one of the top pass rushers in all of football.

Talks between the two sides have been happening for a few months now and although there has been one offer made, according to Darin Gantt of Panthers.com, there doesn't appear to be any rush to get something done before the season.

"Those will be ongoing conversations. There's no timeline to it. They've been good conversations. He's represented by a great agent and it's not like we have to say, hey listen, it has to be done by this time or that time. We'll just keep talking. And when the time's right and we make a deal where it's right for him, right for us, that'd be great. He's a big part of our organization. We love having Brian around. He's really grown as a leader. He's matured. He's just one of those guys you love being around."

Burns echoed a similar sentiment during OTAs in that there is no timeline for a new deal.

"I don't have a preference really [of when it needs to be done]. I'm just blessed to really be even in that talk and the opportunity to have that. Right now, I'm just enjoying the process and everything that comes with it. I know I want to be a Panther that's all I can tell you. I can't preach this any more, like, I'm truly blessed to be in this position. It's a dream come true just to have these kind of talks."

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