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Panthers' Brian Burns: Comment from Bucs O-lineman sparked punch

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TAMPA, Fla. -- Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Burns said the frustration of the Carolina Panthers' one-win season and an inflammatory comment from a Tampa Bay offensive lineman in the second quarter led him to throw a punch that got him ejected late in the third quarter of Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Buccaneers.

Burns made it clear the comment didn't come from Bucs guard Cody Mauch, the recipient of his right-handed punch to the helmet with 5:04 left in the third quarter.