Reports: Panthers use franchise tag on pass rusher Brian Burns

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The Carolina Panthers placed the franchise tag on pass rusher Brian Burns, multiple outlets reported.

Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET is the deadline for teams to apply franchise and transition tags, which restrict pending free agents from hitting the open market without refusal rights.

The two sides have been unable to work out a long-term contract.

Burns has 46 career sacks, including