CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – The Carolina Panthers plan to lock up their franchise quarterback for at least another season.
Panthers General Manager Dan Morgan said in a press conference on Tuesday, Jan. 13, that they plan to pick up the fifth-year option on Bryce Young.
“We’re going to pick up his fifth-year option,” Morgan said. “I think Bryce has shown flashes of greatness this year against high-level competition.
Young helped lead the Panthers to their first NFC South Division title and home playoff game in nearly a decade.
The former No. 1 overall pick set career highs in passing yards with 3,011, touchdowns with 23, completion percentage at 63.6% and passer rating at 87.8.
Young also had a knack for making comebacks during the 2025 season. He had six game-winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime.
In his career Young has 12 game-winning drives which ranks as the most since he entered the league in 2023.
“I think Bryce did a great job this year, really excited about moving forward,” Morgan said. Him still developing chemistry with our receivers and the pieces around him that we have.”
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