Panthers Double Down on Bryce Young, Strengthen Offense

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The Carolina Panthers are all in on quarterback Bryce Young, doubling down to make him their

franchise guy. Head coach Dave Canalis broke it down in a recent interview, highlighting

Young's big jump last season with career bests and completion percentage at 63.6, 3,011,

passing yards, 23 touchdowns, and an 87.8 pass or rating. That progress helped snag

the NFC South Crown, their first since 2015, and a playoff spot after a seven-year drought.

Over the last couple of seasons, they poured resources into protecting and feeding young.

They locked up Guards Damien Lewis and Robert Hunt with massive deals last year, then

spent their top draft picks on wide receiver Xavier Leget and Teta Taroa McMillan to

stretch the field. Fans and analysts see this as a clear vote of confidence, especially

after Young's rocky start. The moves signal the front office believes in his growth, turning

a struggling offense into a contender that finally broke through division rivals.

This off-season, they beefed up defense, too, grabbing pass rusher Jalen Phillips and

linebacker Devon Lloyd in free agency. Looking ahead, expect them to hunt another top

pass catcher early in the 2026 draft, keeping the focus on Young's weapons.

With this blueprint locked in, the Panthers look prime to push deeper into playoffs,

betting everything on their Youngstars upside.