The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The team was founded in 1993 and began playing in the National Football League (NFL) in 1995 as an expansion team.
The Panthers have had some successful seasons over the years, including reaching the Super Bowl twice, in 2003 and 2015, although they lost both times. They have won six division titles and have made the playoffs nine times in their history.
Some notable players who have played for the Panthers include quarterback Cam Newton, linebacker Luke Kuechly, and defensive end Julius Peppers. The team is currently coached by Matt Rhule, who was hired in 2020.
Who is the highest-paid Carolina Panthers player in 2023? Who is the wealthiest Panthers player?
Brain Burns currently is the highest-paid Carolina Panthers player.
Brian Burns signed a 4 year, $13,540,182 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including a $7,867,404 signing bonus, $13,540,182 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,385,046. In 2023, Burns will earn a base salary of $16,012,000, while carrying a cap hit of $16,012,000 and a dead cap value of $16,012,000.
He attended Florida State University, where he played college football for the Seminoles. In 2019, he was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the first round of the NFL Draft, as the 16th overall pick.
During his rookie season, Burns played in 16 games, starting in five of them. He recorded 7.5 sacks, 16 quarterback hits, and 24 tackles. He also forced three fumbles and recovered two, earning him a spot on the NFL All-Rookie Team.
In his second season, Burns continued to improve and played in all 16 games, starting in 12 of them. He finished the season with 9 sacks, 21 quarterback hits, and 58 tackles. He also forced three fumbles and recovered two.
Burns is known for his speed, athleticism, and ability to rush the passer. He is considered one of the rising stars in the NFL and is expected to have a bright future with the Carolina Panthers.
