Overview
- The NFL Top 100, which is voted on by players, added Bryce Young at No. 98 in the list published Tuesday, marking his first appearance and the first Panther on the list since 2023.
- Young earned the nod after a 2025 season with career highs that included about 3,011 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and strong Pro Football Focus marks on downfield and big-time throws.
- Carolina already exercised Young’s fifth-year option, which will pay roughly $25.9 million in 2027, and general manager Dan Morgan says extension talks have occurred internally without a formal offer.
- Reactions on social media and analyst coverage were mixed, with some praising Young’s late-game wins and advanced metrics and others arguing his overall sample size and consistency remain limited.
- What to watch in 2026: Young will enter the season under heightened scrutiny with roster moves aimed at improving pass protection and the Panthers’ decision-making on a long-term deal likely to hinge on his performance.