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Bryce Young expected to play out contract without extension this summer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Bryce Young expected to play out contract without extension this summer
Summary

NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reported on Saturday that the Carolina Panthers will not pursue a contract extension for quarterback Bryce Young this summer. Young, who had a productive 2025 season with career-highs in yards and touchdowns, is set to play out the fourth year of his rookie deal after the Panthers exercised the fifth-year option. Evaluations of his performance will influence future contract negotiations, with Young needing to demonstrate consistency in 2026.

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  • •Jeremy Fowler reports Panthers won't extend Bryce Young this summer.
  • •Young passed for 3,011 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2025.
  • •Panthers exercised Young's fifth-year option, keeping him through 2027.
  • •Young needs to show consistency to secure a lucrative contract.
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  • 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Insider reveals league-wide belief about where Panthers stand on extension for Bryce Young
What they're saying
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ESPN's Jeremy Fowler believes QB Bryce Young could be in line for a "big-time payday."

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