Carolina Panthers star edge rusher Brian Burns was ejected from Sunday evening’s sport in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he swung at offensive lineman Cody Mauch.
Burns gave an open-hand push to Mauch’s helmet within the third quarter of Tampa Bay’s 21-18 win over Carolina. Burns was ejected and defined after the sport his feelings obtained one of the best of him. He stated somebody made a comment, and the general frustration with every little thing occurring led to the incident.
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Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns, #0, tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers operating again Rachaad White, #1, in the course of the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, Dec. 3, 2023. (Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports activities)
“He stated one thing he shouldn’t have stated,” Burns stated, by way of the crew’s web site.
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“I used to be mad, after which some occasions occurred, we scored, we obtained scored on, the sport wasn’t going our approach initially. It wasn’t even my struggle. I simply obtained pushed, after which I circled and reacted. So I take full accountability for my actions, however, you realize, I can’t do this.”
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Brian Burns, #0 of the Carolina Panthers, warms up in the course of the sport in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts at Financial institution of America Stadium on Nov. 5, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Grant Halverson/Getty Pictures)
Burns additionally apologized to his crew and his household “for dealing with myself that approach.”
Since becoming a member of the Panthers in 2019, Burns has emerged as top-of-the-line gamers on Carolina’s protection. He earned Professional Bowl alternatives in back-to-back years – 2021 and 2022.
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Burns entered the sport in opposition to the Bucs with 32 tackles and 6 sacks.
Brian Burns, #0 of the Carolina Panthers, on the sidelines earlier than dealing with the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on Nov. 26, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Silas Walker/Getty Pictures)
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Carolina fell to 1-11 on the season however began Sunday ranked sixth in yards allowed. Sadly, it was additionally ranked thirtieth in factors allowed.
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