Reports: Panthers' Brian Burns to play despite no deal

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Carolina Panthers two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Brian Burns is expected to play in Sunday's opener against the host Atlanta Falcons despite failing to reach a new contract, ESPN and NFL Network reported.

Burns was a full participant in the past three practices after sitting out two.

"Everybody wants a full squad out there and no injuries to deal with and no absences to deal wi