The Atlanta Falcons let the 2023 trade deadline pass without making any major deals, but it was not for lack of trying. Earlier this week, it was reported that the team pursued defensive lineman Montez Sweat before being outbid by the Chicago Bears.
Now, ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that the Falcons were one of five teams to inquire about Panthers edge rusher Brian Burns.
“The Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens also reached out to the Panthers about Burns, according to sources,” Schefter wrote in his story. “But the Panthers shut down those teams just as quickly as they inquired and had no intention of trading the coveted Burns.”
Ultimately, Atlanta came away with defensive lineman Kentavius Street on the Monday before the deadline, but a star like Burns would have really fired up the fan base.
Burns is a free agent in 2024 and will likely command a monster contract. If they’re still interested, the Falcons could target him this offseason.
Twitter reacts to Brian Burns report
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— Carlton (@CrispyCarlton) November 4, 2023
All of this is completely besides the point.
He just set the market for Hunter and Burns and Young will likely negotiate for a similar amount.
The Falcons will have to pay at least $20-22M per next offseason if they want a quality edge rusher that also fits their scheme. https://t.co/FPL8txrDQG
— Eric Robinson (@_Eric_Robinson) November 4, 2023
The #Falcons out of all teams had the AUDACITY to try to trade for Brian Burns 😂😂😂
IN YOUR DREAMS DIRTY BIRDS HAHAHAHA https://t.co/Y9Nvt5mXN2 pic.twitter.com/iDFVPBW8U5
— 𝙈𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙊 𝓜𝓥𝓟 (@Eyan2003) November 4, 2023
A long-term Brian Burns contract has to be inevitable
Has. To.
eventually leaving in FA with a compensatory pick in return would be a dagger after this process over the last 365 days https://t.co/1lYZamC9xK
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) November 4, 2023
The Falcons? haha that’s funny… https://t.co/ZBfICAsa8F
— J.Wall (@helookliketuff) November 4, 2023
This just made me mad bro https://t.co/8kz0P1kGb8
— Koonce (@KO0nce) November 4, 2023
Falcons reached out to Carolina with interest in Burns 😳🤔🤔 https://t.co/G4gMuBKA0g
— CageFighter (@cagefighter_) November 4, 2023
if we wouldve traded bro to the Falcons…. https://t.co/reh5Yydbl0
— . (@786_diaz) November 4, 2023
LMAOOOOO THE FALCONS TRIED TRADING FOR BURNS?
— Chasey ™️ 🥬 (@imchasey123) November 4, 2023
