The Carolina Panthers refused to trade outside linebacker Brian Burns and defensive tackle Derrick Brown to the Chicago Bears during blockbuster trade talks.
One of the biggest moves of the offseason was made by the Panthers after they traded two first-round picks, two second-round picks and wideout D.J. Moore to the Bears for the right to make the first selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. But Bears general manager Ryan Poles wanted more than that at the time, and had eyes for pass rusher Burns and defensive tackle Brown.
As quoted by The Athletic, Panthers GM Scott Fitterer believed that Burns and Brown would have been too difficult to replace. Contracts also played a role, with Brown and Burns on their rookie deals, while Moore signed a three-year extension last offseason.
