Panthers Lock in Bryce Young, Building Around Him

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Carolina Panthers just locked in Bryce Young with his fifth year option,

keeping the number one overall pick from 2023 through 20.

27 for $26.5 million guaranteed.

Despite a rocky rookie year with only two wins and getting benched early,

the team sees enough in his smarts and pocket presence to double down as their franchise guy.

Young stats have climbed steadily passer rating jumping from brutal lows to 87.8 last season,

where he threw for over 3,000 yards, 23 touchdowns, and just 11 picks.

He led Carolina to an eight-nate record, their first NFC South title in over a decade,

and a playoff spot, even shining with the franchise record,

408 yards against Atlanta.

Fans and analysts are split, but his path mirrors vets like Baker Mayfield,

who bombed early in Cleveland in Carolina before exploding with Tampa,

Bay, or Josh Allen, who turned turnovers into MVP flashes by year three.

Carolina's QB carousel, Bridgewater,

Darnold Mayfield-Bred Chaos,

but Young's quiet growth offers the stability they've craved since Cam Newton.

This all season, they're building around him, drafting Tackleman Roe Freeling,

Center Sam Hecht, speedy receiver Chris Brazel II,

re-uniting him with Alabama buddy John Mechie III. GM Dan Morgan praised Young's

command, hinting at more depth, but no rush to ditch him.

With better protection and weapons paring rookie star Ted Iroha McMillan,

Young could hit that next gear, turning Carolina's faith into a long term.

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