The Panthers gave Burns a franchise tag Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The tag is for $24 million and likely will serve as a bridge to either a new contract or a trade. Burns has recorded at least 7.5 sacks each year since the Panthers drafted him 16th overall in 2019, and he's missed only three games in five pro seasons.
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