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With substantial financial commitments tied to Burns, the organization faces challenging decisions regarding their free agents and potential trades. Their plans for players like Zack Gallen and Merrill Kelly could pivot significantly as a result of this injury. Keeping contracts in mind, the team is suddenly in a position where their competitive window may be narrowing, and the realization of which players to keep may be dictated by the financial strain of Burns’ deal.