Brian Burns contract situation has become a distraction for Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers and their contract negotiations with OLB/DE Brian Burns has become a distraction for the team, which is a problem where in the NFL teams try to eliminate distractions as much as possible.

Also, the NFL season kicks off with the Detroit Lions visiting the Kansas City Chiefs, with the reigning Super Bowl Champion Chiefs likely without tight end Travis Kelce.

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