Bryce Young Weighs in on Uncertain Future With Panthers
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young shares his perspective on having yet to receive a contract extension.
Fourth-year quarterback Bryce Young has not yet received a long-term contract extension from the Carolina Panthers, despite leading the team to the playoffs last season and ending their seven-year playoff drought. The start of the 2026 season is imminent, but it is unlikely that this situation will change. Young remains unfazed by his uncertain future in Carolina, stating, "For me, it’s just about football; all that stuff happens.
It’s outside my control." The Panthers have exercised the fifth-year option on Young's rookie deal, ensuring his contract remains through the 2027 season, barring a trade. However, this lack of a long-term commitment from Carolina is understandable. While Young had a stellar first season with the team, throwing for 3,011 yards and 23 touchdowns, his early years in the NFL were less impressive, particularly as the franchise's first overall pick in 2023.
In 2023 and 2024, Young combined for 5,280 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions. The Panthers have endured three consecutive losing seasons, finishing with an 8-9 record last year in a division widely regarded as the worst in football. Only time will reveal how Young performs in 2026 and whether the Panthers will ultimately commit to him long-term, but this season certainly appears to be the most crucial for the former first overall pick.
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