The NFC South rivals face off in a Week 1 contest next weekend in Atlanta.
Burns is becoming one of the best pass rushers in the NFL and is a focal point of the Panthers' defense. If he's out for the Falcons game, it could make life easier for Ridder, who's trying to improve upon averaging 177 yards per game in four games as a starter. He also had two touchdowns and zero interceptions during the stretch.
Wide receivers Adam Thielen and DJ Chark came to the Panthers in the offseason and should provide viable options for Young in throwing passes during his rookie season.
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