The Panthers made Young the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft and it has been a bumpy road ever since. Andy Dalton started five games this season after Young was benched due to poor performance. A thumb injury sidelined Dalton, opening the door to Young starting again.

After starting in Week 8 for the first time since getting benched in favor of Andy Dalton back in September, there is reportedly support within the NFL

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales named Bryce Young as the team’s starting quarterback for Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints. The announcement comes as quarterback Andy Dalton returns to practice but continues to rehab a thumb injury sustained during a car crash.