The Carolina Panthers have rejected trade inquiries for star pass rusher Brian Burns, with at least five teams expressing interest in acquiring him before the NFL trade deadline. The Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, and Baltimore Ravens all reached out to the Panthers, but the team had no intention of trading Burns. Last year, the Los Angeles Rams offered two first-round draft picks for Burns, but Carolina decided to keep him. Burns, who is in the last year of his contract, is expected to receive the franchise tag if a long-term deal cannot be reached.

• Carolina Panthers have rejected trade inquiries for Brian Burns
• At least five teams expressed interest in acquiring Burns
• The Panthers have no intention of trading Burns
• Last year, the Los Angeles Rams offered two first-round draft picks for Burns
• Burns is in the last year of his contract and may receive the franchise tag if a long-term deal cannot be reached