The Carolina Panthers on Friday officially signed safety Juston Burris to a two-year contract.
In 2019, Burris played in 14 games with nine starts for the Browns. He recorded career highs in tackles (30), interceptions (2), passes defensed (7) and sacks (1.0). Burris was also the team's 2019 Ed Block Courage Award recipient, an annual award that honors one player from each NFL team who shows courage on and off the field.
Burris is entering his fifth NFL season in 2020 after originally entering the NFL with the Jets in 2016 as a fourth-round pick out of N.C. State. Burris spent his first two seasons with the Jets before the Browns signed him off of New York's practice squad during the 2018 season. Burris also had a brief stint with the Raiders at the start of 2019.
Burris has played in 52 career games with 11 starts, totaling 58 tackles, 14 passes defensed, four interceptions, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one sack.
View photos of defensive back Juston Burris during his time in Cleveland and New York.
Cleveland Browns cornerback Juston Burris (31) during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. The Ravens won 31-15. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) is tackled by Cleveland Browns safety Juston Burris (31) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cleveland Browns safety Juston Burris lines up during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns won 27-19. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns safety Juston Burris (31) drops into coverage during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday Nov. 24, 2019 in Cleveland.The Browns defeated the Dolphins 41-24. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Cleveland Browns safety Juston Burris (31) returns an interception against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns safety Juston Burris (31) celebrates his interception in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns won 21-7. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Juston Burris (31) in coverage during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. New England won 27-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Juston Burris (31) runs during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 in Cleveland. The Seahawks defeated the Browns 32-28. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New York Jets cornerback Juston Burris (32) intercepts a pass intended for Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11), Saturday December 17, 2016, east Rutherford, NJ. The Dolphins defeated the Jets 34-13. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
Cleveland Browns safety Juston Burris (31) returns an interception during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. The Rams won 20-13. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Juston Burris stands on the field during an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. Cleveland won 30-10. (AP Photo/David Richard)
New York Jets cornerback Juston Burris (32) drops into coverage in action against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday October 21, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Jets cornerback Juston Burris (32) tackles New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola after a reception in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New York Jets cornerback Juston Burris (32) pumps up the crowd in action against the Buffalo Bills Thursday November 2, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jordan Matthews (87) battles for a fumble with New York Jets cornerback Juston Burris (32) in action Thursday November 2, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Jets cornerback Juston Burris (32) reacts after a defensive play against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
