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Every NFL team’s highest salary for the 2023 season

By Nick Villano

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) after a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) after a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /
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Brian Burns #53 of the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /

Carolina Panthers: Brian Burns — $16 million

The Carolina Panthers are in a very similar position as most of their NFC South counterparts. The entire division is full of young superstar talent. This includes the quarterback position. Outside of Derek Carr in New Orleans, Kyle Trask (or we guess Baker Mayfield), Bryce Young, and Desmond Ridder are the starters. Those players aren’t going to break the bank just yet.

That leaves us looking for big contracts at other positions. Brian Burns is one of the best pass rushers in the league, and this entire offseason we’ve heard rumors about Burns wanting to play for another franchise. Something was worked out, and he’s coming back this season.

This is the final year of his deal, and it is fully guaranteed. At 25 years old and already this good, Burns might be the top free agent in the 2024 class. Usually, players of this caliber never make it to free agency. The franchise tag hurts the player, and Burns might be facing that next offseason. Of course, it is interesting that he showed up to camp. Maybe there’s a deal in place he can avoid the tag.

Either way, this is likely Burns’ last year in Carolina. However, it won’t be the last time he’s on this list. He might sign what amounts to a ridiculous contract for a pass rusher.

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