Brian Burns’ status for Panthers opener against Falcons uncertain because of contract dispute

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Brian Burns sat out his second consecutive practice Monday because of a contract dispute, raising questions about whether the two-time Pro Bowler will play in Sunday’s regular-season opener against the Atlanta Falcons.

Burns also missed practice last Thursday, although the team would only say at the time it was for “personal reasons.”

But after the Panthers returned to practice on Monday following a long weekend, Burns again sat out a walkthrough practice and coach Frank Reich…