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Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper affirms support for quarterback Bryce Young

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 11:13 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper affirms support for quarterback Bryce Young

Summary

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper expressed continued confidence in quarterback Bryce Young during a news conference Wednesday. Tepper maintains that the 25-year-old signal caller has the talent to guide the franchise to championship titles despite a 14-30 career record as a starter. While the organization has not signed Young to a long-term contract extension, he remains under contract through 2027. The team hopes to build on a third season that included an NFC South title and a playoff appearance. Tepper cited the addition of new weapons like tight end Darren Waller and receiver Tetairoa McMillan as factors that should help the offense improve. The Panthers prepare for their upcoming season opener against the Chicago Bears following a winless record in Week 1 games during Young’s tenure.

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Key Details

•David Tepper remains a believer in Bryce Young's ability to win multiple championships.
•Young led the team to an NFC South title last season.
•The quarterback holds a career record of 14-30 as a starter.
•Young is 0-3 in season openers entering Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.
•The team added veteran tight end Darren Waller to the roster.

Latest Updates

11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers owner David Tepper backs Bryce Young ahead of season opener in rare interview: 'I'm a believer'
8:47 PMESPN NFL — Panthers owner Tepper a 'believer' in QB Young
8:17 PMYahoo Sports — David Tepper still feels Bryce Young can win multiple Super Bowls, in the right situation
7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers owner David Tepper still believes Bryce Young can bring multiple Super Bowls to Carolina

What they're saying

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When Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper traded up to draft quarterback Bryce Young with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, he proclaimed the Alabama product was the guy who could bring the franchise “multiple" Super Bowl titles. With the 25-year-old Young entering his fourth season, Tepper hasn't wavered from that belief. “I think he has a lot of talent, and with the right weapons and the right situation, yeah,” Tepper said in a rare news conference with reporters on Wednesday.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEVE REED

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When the Panthers traded up to select Bryce Young at No. 1 overall in the 2023 draft, team owner David Tepper noted that the club felt like Young gave Carolina the best chance to win Super Bowls — with an emphasis on the plural.
— Yahoo Sports