Brian Burns is staying with the Carolina Panthers for at least one more season.
The NFC South team announced Tuesday it had placed the $24 million franchise tag on the pass-rusher.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz first reported the move. Adam Schefter of ESPN noted it is the non-exclusive franchise tag.
This isn't a surprising development, as Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reported on March 3 the Panthers told Burns they were not continuing long-term contract talks. Anderson noted placing the franchise tag on him or executing a tag-and-trade were still options at the time.