The Carolina Panthers initially placed the franchise tag on star pass-rusher Brian Burns last week after the two sides were unable to come to an agreement on a long-term contract extension.
But on Monday, Burns was dealt to the New York Giants in exchange for two draft picks, and he agreed to sign a five-year, $141 million contract extension.
Country music star Luke Combs, a native North Carolinian and longtime Panthers fan, subsequently blasted the franchise for its inability to land premium draft compensation when its star players leave town.
