Panthers star Brian Burns traded to Giants, signs 5-year deal worth $150M

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Carolina Panthers star Brian Burns has been traded to the New York Giants, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

The Panthers will received a 2nd round and 5th round draft pick in exchange for Burns as he becomes the second highest paid defensive end.

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Trade! The #Panthers are trading star Brian Burns — at last! — to the #Giants, per me and @MikeGarafolo.

Burns lands a 5-year deal worth $150M max with $87.5M guaranteed, done by Todd France of @AthletesFirst.

Carolina sends Burns to NYG for a 2nd and 5th rounders.… pic.twitter.com/UpdtdzB6s6
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2024

The Panthers placed the franchise tag on Burns just last week. Burns posted 46 sacks in his first five seasons with the Panthers and had a career-high 12.5 in 2022.

The two-time Pro Bowler was selected No. 16 overall by the Panthers in the 2019 NFL Draft.