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Panthers QB Bryce Young's extension may depend on C.J. Stroud's performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 10:04 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Panthers QB Bryce Young's extension may depend on C.J. Stroud's performance
Summary

The contract situation for Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young could be influenced by the performance of fellow 2023 draft pick C.J. Stroud. The Panthers have not rushed into an extension for Young, maintaining confidence in him as their franchise QB while he is under contract through 2027. Meanwhile, Stroud's struggles during the 2025 season add pressure to both players' performances in 2026, as the better of the two may set the market for future extensions. The connection between Young and Stroud, both drafted high in 2023, continues to draw attention as their careers evolve.

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  • •Panthers open to extending Bryce Young, but no hurry for a deal.
  • •Young's fifth-year option for 2027 is valued at $25.904 million.
  • •C.J. Stroud's 2025 struggles raise questions about the 2023 draft choice.
  • •2026 is seen as a crucial year for both quarterbacks' marketability.
  • •Young led the Panthers to a division title in 2025.
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  • 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — Extension for Panthers QB Bryce Young could be affected by C.J. Stroud
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Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud could be connected through yet another step of their careers.

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