Bryce Young named new face of Charlotte sports after LaMelo Ball trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Following the trade of LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has been identified as the new face of Charlotte sports. Scott Fowler from The Charlotte Observer points to Young's playoff performance last season as a strong foundation for this emerging role. Young's achievements include leading the Panthers to their first NFC South title in a decade and personal career highs in completion rate and touchdowns. He is under contract through 2027, with expectations for further success in the upcoming season.
- •LaMelo Ball traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves on June 27.
- •Scott Fowler calls Bryce Young the 'new face of Charlotte sports'.
- •Young led the Panthers to the playoffs and their first NFC South title in 10 years.
- •He achieved career highs in completion rate, passing yards, and touchdowns last season.
- •Young's contract extends through the 2027 season.
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers QB Bryce Young proclaimed 'new face of Charlotte sports' after LaMelo Ball trade
"The shocking trade of LaMelo Ball left a big void in the Charlotte sports scene. But a longtime scribe at The Observer thinks Bryce Young can fill it.
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