Panthers plan to exercise Bryce Young's 2027 option
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The Carolina Panthers plan to exercise the fifth-year option on quarterback Bryce Young's contract for the 2027 season, as announced by General Manager Dan Morgan. The extension will carry a fully guaranteed salary of approximately $26.5 million once finalized. Young, who was initially benched early in the 2024 season, demonstrated significant improvement after returning to the starting lineup following Andy Dalton's injury. His performance contributed to the Panthers securing the NFC South title in 2025. Despite lingering inconsistencies, the decision to pick up Young's option reflects the team's commitment to providing him more time to develop into the star they envisioned when selecting him with the first overall pick in 2023.
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