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Panthers HC Dave Canales doesn’t commit to Bryce Young as Week 10 starter

Even after a triumphant showing in Week 9, Panthers HC Dave Canales isn’t ready to name Bryce Young as the starting QB for Week 10.

Did Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young do enough in Sunday’s triumphant outing to secure the starting nod over Andy Dalton next week? We’ll soon find out.

Head coach Dave Canales faced that inevitable question following his team’s 23-22 win over the New Orleans Saints, where Young came through with his second straight positive performance. But, as expected, we’re still a little ways away from learning the answer.

“Not yet,” Canales replied when asked if he’s ready to name Young as the Week 10 starter. “We’ll take in all the information, watch the film, we gotta process. We gotta make sure we look at all this stuff, and we’ll let you guys know in the next couple days.”

Young—who completed 16 of his 26 throws for 171 yards, a score and an interception—orchestrated the first game-winning touchdown drive of his career this afternoon. He led the Panthers on a four-play, 64-yard possession, one that ended in a 16-yard visit to the end zone by running back Chuba Hubbard, to give them a 23-22 lead at the 2:18 mark of the fourth quarter.

Over the past two weeks, Young has connected on 63.5 percent of his passes for 395 yards, three touchdowns and three picks.

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Cam Newton is asked if Panthers should start Bryce Young or Andy Dalton

Panthers great Cam Newton: “This Bryce Young experiment is dwindling before our eyes.”

Who should quarterback the Carolina Panthers for the remainder of the 2024 season? Perhaps someone should ask the greatest quarterback in franchise history.

Well, someone did—as Cam Newton was tasked with choosing between Bryce Young and Andy Dalton on the latest offering from 4th & 1 with Cam Newton.

“The season’s a wash. You gotta get Bryce Young some reps,” Newton stated of the 1-7 Panthers. “But make sure they’re good reps. We need to really figure out what the [expletive] this kid can do. He’s not a rookie no more. We’re wastin’ time. This Bryce Young experiment is dwindling before our eyes.”

Young, who was benched at the beginning of Week 3, will be getting his second consecutive nod this weekend since returning to the starting lineup. His first, which ended in a 28-14 loss to the Denver Broncos last Sunday, saw him complete 24 of his 37 throws for 224 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.

Newton then questioned the Panthers, who traded away their leading receiver Diontae Johnson this past Tuesday.

“But in Bryce Young’s defense, who is he gonna throw the ball to?” he added. “Is the system in place for him to be successful?”

Young will probably also be without last year’s top receiver in Adam Thielen, who has been ruled as doubtful for the Week 9 matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

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Panthers Week 9 injury report: LT Ikem Ekwonu, 2 others out vs. Saints

Panthers QB Bryce Young won’t have his starting LT on his blindside in Week 9.

The Carolina Panthers and quarterback Bryce Young will be without their starting left tackle on Sunday.

Third-year offensive lineman Ikem Ekwonu has been ruled out of the team’s Week 9 contest against the New Orleans Saints. Ekwonu was a non-participant in practice throughout the entire week due to an ankle injury.

Head coach Dave Canales told reporters that Brady Christensen will get the start at left tackle in place of Ekwonu. Cade Mays will, in turn, take over at center for Christensen.

Carolina has also ruled out tight end Feleipe Franks (concussion) and safety Jammie Robinson (knee).

Here’s the full injury report heading into the weekend:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Rest DNP Full – –
LT Ikem Ekwonu Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
TE Feleipe Franks Concussion DNP DNP DNP Out
ILB Josey Jewell Rest DNP Full – –
OLB DJ Johnson Ankle DNP Limited Limited Questionable
DL A’Shawn Robinson Rest DNP Full – –
S Jammie Robinson Knee DNP DNP DNP Out
TE Tommy Tremble Back DNP Limited Full Questionable
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring Limited Limited DNP Doubtful
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Full Full Full Questionable
DL Jaden Crumedy Ankle Full Full Full Doubtful
QB Andy Dalton Right thumb Full Full Full –
S Jordan Fuller Hamstring Full Full Full Doubtful
OT Yosh Nijman Knee Full Full Full –
OLB D.J. Wonnum Quadriceps Full Full Full Questionable
OT Taylor Moton Rest DNP Full –
WR Xavier Legette Toe Limited Limited Questionable

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Panthers WR Xavier Legette pops up on Thursday’s injury report

Panthers WR Xavier Legette was added to the Week 9 injury report on Thursday.

Carolina Panthers wideout Xavier Legette may want to take it easy on ol’ Dolla Bill for the rest of the week.

The rookie receiver was added to the team’s Week 9 injury report with a toe issue. Legette, who scored his third NFL touchdown in this past Sunday’s loss to the Denver Broncos, has been listed as a limited participant for Thursday’s practice session.

Fellow rookie Jonathon Brooks (knee) remains on the report, but was down as a full participant for the second straight session. Outside linebacker D.J. Wonnum (quad) was also a full participant once again.

In a bit of potentially concerning news, left tackle Ikem Ekwonu missed another outing due to an ankle injury.

Here’s the entire report from Thursday:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Rest DNP Full
LT Ikem Ekwonu Ankle DNP DNP
TE Feleipe Franks Concussion DNP DNP
ILB Josey Jewell Rest DNP Full
OLB DJ Johnson Ankle DNP Limited
DL A’Shawn Robinson Rest DNP Full
S Jammie Robinson Knee DNP DNP
TE Tommy Tremble Back DNP Limited
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring Limited Limited
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Full Full
DL Jaden Crumedy Ankle Full Full
QB Andy Dalton Right thumb Full Full
S Jordan Fuller Hamstring Full Full
OT Yosh Nijman Knee Full Full
OLB D.J. Wonnum Quadriceps Full Full
OT Taylor Moton Rest DNP
WR Xavier Legette Toe Limited

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Panthers announce their starting quarterback vs. Saints

Will there be an Andy Dalton revenge game in Week 9? The Panthers just announced whether Bryce Young will remain their starting quarterback against the Saints:

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young returned to the starting lineup in their Week 8 matchup against the Denver Broncos. There were questions of whether that change would be permanent. The change happened on the heels of Andy Dalton spraining his thumb in a car accident.

It’s not permanent, but Young will be the Panthers’ starter again against the New Orleans Saints. Dave Canales stressed the decision at quarterback is still being made on a weekly basis.

“Bryce will be starting this week,” Canales asserted with emphasis on the word this. He continues by saying, “we’ll collect all of the information over the week with Andy, with Bryce, how he plays this week, and we’ll make another decision next week.”

Beyond Week 9 is irrelevant to the Saints. This is the second meet-up between these two teams in 2024, and both times Bryce Young has been the starter. Carolina’s offense continues to be limited, and New Orleans’ defense should handle them well.

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Panthers list RB Jonathon Brooks as full participant for Wednesday’s practice

Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks is getting closer to his NFL debut.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton won’t be getting the start in Week 9, but he’s closer to getting back to full health.

The veteran passer, who missed this past Sunday’s 28-14 loss to the Denver Broncos due to a sprained right thumb, was listed as a full participant for today’s practice. He will, however, give way once again to Bryce Young—who was announced as the Week 9 starter by head coach Dave Canales.

Canales had this to say about Dalton’s status:

“Andy is progressing. He was out there throwing. And I just really looked at all the things and for me, I just erred on the side of caution and wanted get Andy in the best possible situation to be able to make a decision going forward.”

Joining Dalton as a full participant was rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee), who has yet to make his NFL debut. The Panthers now have one week to activate Brooks to the main roster.

Canales did not rule out Brooks from suiting up for Sunday’s matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

Here’s Wednesday’s injury report in its entirety:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Rest DNP
LT Ikem Ekwonu Ankle DNP
TE Feleipe Franks Concussion DNP
ILB Josey Jewell Rest DNP
OLB DJ Johnson Ankle DNP
DL A’Shawn Robinson Rest DNP
S Jammie Robinson Knee DNP
TE Tommy Tremble Back DNP
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring Limited
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Full
DL Jaden Crumedy Ankle Full
QB Andy Dalton Right thumb Full
S Jordan Fuller Hamstring Full
OT Yosh Nijman Knee Full
OLB D.J. Wonnum Quadriceps Full

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Panthers HC Dave Canales explains decision to start QB Bryce Young in Week 9

Panthers HC Dave Canales named Bryce Young as the team’s starting QB for Week 9. He explained why on Wednesday afternoon.

Bryce Young, for at least one more week, will be the starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers.

On Wednesday, head coach Dave Canales announced that Young will start under center for Sunday’s matchup against the New Orleans Saints. This will be Young’s second straight nod back in the lineup since being benched at the beginning of Week 3.

Canales explained his decision to go with Young over veteran Andy Dalton, who continues to recover from his sprained right thumb.

“So, he [Young] took the reps with the ones today,” he stated. “Andy is progressing. He was out there throwing. And I just really looked at all the things and for me, I just erred on the side of caution and wanted get Andy in the best possible situation to be able to make a decision going forward.

“Also, I’m excited for Bryce—to have an opportunity to build off some of the things that he did last week. Certainly, things to work on, but a lot of good stuff that he did too.”

Young was relatively decent in Week 8’s 28-14 loss to the Denver Broncos—as he completed 24 of his 37 throws for 224 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions against one of the toughest defenses in the NFL. Those 224 net passing yards, by the way, were the most by a quarterback against Denver all season.

Canales was then asked what he hopes Young will build on heading into this next opportunity.

“Some of the rhythmic throws,” he replied. “First drive—just kinda finding a good mix and balance of it. For me, again, this is an opportunity to continue to find the things that he’s confident with. He found some nice completions throughout, here and there, and then finished with a really nice drive that I thought—obviously, the game was out of hand—but at the same time, we were competing to find wins in those moments.”

The Panthers will continue to take their quarterback choice week by week, as Canales stopped short of committing to either as the starter for the remainder of the campaign.

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Panthers name their starting QB for Week 9 matchup vs. Saints

The Panthers have decided on their starting QB for Week 9’s matchup against the Saints.

The Carolina Panthers and head coach Dave Canales have made their decision on who will start under center in Week 9.

As announced on Wednesday, Bryce Young will be the team’s starting quarterback for their upcoming matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Young, who was benched at the beginning of Week 3, returned to the lineup yesterday afternoon in place of an injured Andy Dalton.

Young completed 24 of his 37 attempts for 224 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday’s 28-14 loss to the Denver Broncos. His net passing yardage from the defeat was the highest by any quarterback in a game against the Broncos defense this season.

Canales seemed to be encouraged by Young’s performance following the outing.

“I thought he had some excellent drives, I thought he had some excellent throws in there,” he told reporters. “I think the offense will be the first to tell you—there were some things all across the board, in the run game and the pass game. We’re just asking Bryce to do his one part of it, and I thought he did a pretty good of that today.”

The Panthers are 2-17 in Young’s 19 career starts.

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Panthers HC Dave Canales is asked if Bryce Young will be made available for trade

Panthers HC Dave Canales was asked if he thinks the team will make QB Bryce Young available before next week’s trade deadline.

If the Carolina Panthers are open to trading quarterback Bryce Young, head coach Dave Canales still won’t be the person to tell us about it.

Canales spoke with reporters on Monday, following his team’s 28-14 loss to the Denver Broncos. The defeat saw Young make his first start since being benched after Week 2, to where he led the Panthers to just 13 total points and an 0-2 mark.

The second-year passer, in place of an injured Andy Dalton, fared a tad better on Sunday—throwing for 224 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions against the tough Denver defense. That, however, didn’t stop Joseph Person of The Athletic from asking Canales if he thinks Young will be made available for a move before next week’s trade deadline.

“Yeah, again, those are . . . all those things are stuff that Dan [Morgan] and Brandt [Tilis] are talking through,” he replied. “For me, like, my focus is to just address some of the issues we’re talking about from a football standpoint. And then, that’s really where I have to keep my energy and focus right now.”

Canales also did not name his starting quarterback for Carolina’s Week 9 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, saying that decision will come within the next few days.

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Panthers still haven’t decided on starting QB for Week 9

Panthers HC Dave Canales still did not name a starting QB for the Week 9 matchup against the Saints.

We still don’t know who will be under center for the Carolina Panthers in Week 9.

Just as he was on Sunday, head coach Dave Canales was asked this afternoon if he’s decided on his starting quarterback for the team’s upcoming matchup against the New Orleans Saints. And again, just like Sunday, no dice.

“It’s gonna be a couple of days,” Canales told reporters. “These are really important days. The next few, really getting all the way out there to Wednesday to play some live snaps and to do that.

“So, I’ll give you guys more information about that. But we really have to look at Andy [Dalton], where he’s at in the next couple of days to make a decision.”

Dalton, the team’s starter from Weeks 3 to 7, was inactive for yesterday’s 28-14 loss to the Denver Broncos. The 14th-year veteran sustained a sprained right thumb in a minor car accident this past Tuesday.

His injury gave way to second-year quarterback Bryce Young, who made his first start since Week 2. Young completed 24 of his 37 attempts for 224 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.

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