Brian Burns calls “bull,” hopes he can play 

CHARLOTTE — Panthers defensive end Brian Burns called “bull” on Patriots quarterback Mac Jones.

Both his action, and his justification. And Burns is hoping it won’t cause him to miss any time.

Burns said Wednesday he didn’t necessarily buy Jones’ explanation that he thought Burns had the ball after a strip-sack Sunday. Jones held onto Burns’ ankle as the ball was recovered downfield by Frankie Luvu, a play Burns referred to in bovine terms.

“It’s bull,” he said simply.

Likewise, teammate Christian McCaffrey thought it was “suspect.”

“It would be nice to have an apology, but it’s not going to happen,” Burns said. “I would just like to play them again. And I wish all my fellow D-end brothers happy hunting.”

Now, he’s trying to get himself ready to play. He was held out of practice Wednesday with a foot issue, and Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said the decision on his availability this week would likely go all the way to game-time.

Burns hedged a bit when asked if he thought he’d be ready for the Cardinals game, but also added: “I don’t see myself being out (this week), to be honest.”

Burns has 5.5 sacks in the first nine games.