Mac Jones ‘didn’t mean to hurt anybody’ when he twisted Brian Burns’ ankle

The Carolina Panthers probably don’t feel like dealing with another injury to another key player. So it’s even likelier that they also probably don’t feel like hearing a half-baked excuse about why said injury happened.

If so, then they shouldn’t plug into WEEI 93.7 FM today, where New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones attempted to explain why he grabbed, tripped and twisted the ankle of defensive end Brian Burns. He claims that he tried to make a play on Burns and was not seeking to intentionally hurt him.

Sure.

In the first quarter of Sunday’s 24-6 loss, the third-year pass rusher popped the rookie from behind and forced a fumble. When Burns tried to get up from the turf, Jones grabbed on to his leg and proceeded to turn his ankle.

While Burns—who was in pain after the play—did return on the very next drive, he would take an early exit later on due to the ankle sprain. He is scheduled to undergo on MRI.

The Panthers, including head coach Matt Rhule, weren’t having any of it on Monday. Rhule said he “had no idea what was in his [Jones’] brain” during his presser to start the week. Linebacker Shaq Thompson didn’t mince words either, saying it was “some B.S.” on Jones’ part.

But, if you still don’t know who to believe, then judge the play for yourself . . .

The NFL, according to reporter Tom Pelissero, will be examining the grab and could end up fining Jones for his actions.

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