Overview
- Dan Morgan said extension talks are happening inside the building and that the team will stay in touch with Bryce Young’s agent before acting at what he called the right time.
- Carolina has already exercised Young’s fifth-year option, keeping him under contract through 2027 with a fully guaranteed $25.9 million in that option year.
- Over The Cap estimates a new deal could cut the 2027 cap hit by just under $20 million, and ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports the Panthers are not rushing to strike an agreement.
- Young’s 2025 season marked a rebound with career highs in completion rate, yards, and touchdowns while leading Carolina to the NFC South title and a playoff berth.
- Morgan framed 2026 as another prove-it step after an uneven postseason, noting Young’s wild-card loss to the Rams featured 21-of-40 passing for 264 yards with one touchdown and one interception.