Darin Gantt
CHARLOTTE - Panthers defensive end Brian Burns' teammates remain upset about Patriots quarterback Mac Jones grabbing Burns' ankle Sunday.
And Panthers head coach Matt Rhule wants to make sure his voice is heard, in trying to protect them.
Burns got an MRI on an ankle injury Monday, and Rhule didn't have an update on his status when he talked to reporters.
Early in the game, Jones got ahold of Burns' ankle after a strip-sack. Patriots coach Bill Belichick said during a radio appearance Monday morning he thought Jones thought Burns had the ball and was trying to make a tackle on the play (though Frankie Luvu had recovered the ball downfield).