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Panthers' Brian Burns, C.J. Henderson Out vs. Bears with Concussions, HC Says

Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns and cornerback C.J. Henderson, who remain in the concussion protocol, will miss their team's upcoming Thursday Night Football contest against the Chicago Bears.

Panthers head coach Frank Reich relayed the news to reporters on Tuesday.

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Frank Reich again says OLB Brian Burns and CB CJ Henderson, both with concussions, will not play on Thursday in Chicago. <a href="https://t.co/WVm8vCK3FZ">pic.twitter.com/WVm8vCK3FZ</a>

Burns, a two-time Pro Bowler, has amassed 25 tackles and five sacks in eight games. Henderson has compiled 35 tackles, two pass breakups and a sack in eight games.