Panthers plan to let Bryce Young play 2026 season before extension talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Carolina Panthers intend to allow quarterback Bryce Young to complete the entire 2026 season before discussing a potential contract extension. Young, who has shown development since being drafted, is under contract through 2027 after the team exercised his fifth-year option. Despite stepping up in 2025, he struggled with consistency, making it unlikely that the Panthers will initiate extension discussions before the next season ends.
- •Panthers to evaluate Bryce Young through the 2026 season
- •Young's fifth-year option extends contract through 2027
- •He had a strong 2025 season but lacked consistency
- •Panthers prioritize further assessment before extension talks
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Panthers to let QB Bryce Young play out 2026 before extension talks
"According to The Athletic, the Panthers are expected to let QB Bryce Young play out the 2026 campaign before picking up talks on a contract extension.
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