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Panthers fans react to Bryce Young being named Week 8 starter

Panthers fans seem rather interested in Bryce Young getting another shot under center . . .

As bad as they’ve been, the Carolina Panthers have almost never been boring here in 2024.

The season took another intriguing turn on Wednesday, as second-year quarterback Bryce Young was named the starter for this week’s matchup against the Denver Broncos. With veteran Andy Dalton currently sidelined with a sprained thumb he sustained from a minor car accident on Tuesday, Young is now in line to get his second chance under center.

So, how are the fans feeling about another opportunity for last year’s No. 1 overall pick? Let’s take a look . . .

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Panthers QB Bryce Young talks about his chance to start in Week 8

Panthers QB Bryce Young spoke about getting the start for Sunday’s outing in Denver.

His second chance under center in Carolina may not end up being much of a second chance when it’s said and done, but Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is only focused on what’s right in front of him.

And as of now, there’s a fresh game in front of Young—who was named the team’s starter for their Week 8 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

With Andy Dalton currently dealing with a sprained right thumb as a result of a minor car accident on Tuesday, the Panthers are once again looking to the former No. 1 overall pick to lead them to victory. Young, shortly following the announcement from head coach Dave Canales, talked about what the opportunity means.

“For me, it’s just day by day,” he said from his locker. “I wanna do everything I can to be the best I can today—during meetings and practice and, obviously, through everything I can to help the team on Sunday.”

Young was benched following a disappointing two-game stretch to begin the regular season. The 23-year-old passed for 250 yards and three interceptions over a pair of losses, where Carolina mustered up all of just 13 points.

A winner through almost all stages of his football career and the crown jewel of the NFL draft just one year ago, Young has had to spend the last five games as a backup. He was asked about the difficulty of having to deal with that harsh reality.

“It’s obviously difficult,” he replied. “I think, regardless of the walk of life, you can relate to just trying to do the right things and be consistent in what you do—especially if there’s adversity. So, definitely, there were struggles. But I’m not the only person going through something. I’m not the only person struggling.”

Sunday will mark Young’s 10th career start on the road. The Panthers are winless in the previous nine away outings under Young.

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Former Bengals QB Andy Dalton involved in vehicle crash

Former Bengals QB Andy Dalton and his family were involved in a car crash in Charlotte.

(This story was updated to add new information.)

Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton and his family were involved in a car accident on Tuesday in Charlotte, N.C.

According to WCNC, Dalton was in the car with his wife, three children and dog going westbound on Sardis Road when the crash occurred. No one in the vehicle required medical transportation, though Dalton was evaluated by Panthers’ medical personnel after the fact.

Dalton, a second-round pick by the Bengals in 2011, has thrown for 989 yards, seven touchdowns and six interceptions while starting for the Panthers this year after the franchise benched former No. 1 pick Bryce Young.

Wednesday, Dalton was present, but not working at Panthers practice, per Joe Person of The Athletic:

 

Update: Dalton suffered a sprained thumb in the accident and won’t play in Week 8.

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Panthers HC Dave Canales speaks on decision to start Bryce Young in Week 8

Panthers HC Dave Canales was asked if QB Bryce Young can reclaim the starting job with a strong return under center in Week 8.

Albeit by some unforeseen circumstances, Bryce Young’s second act with the Carolina Panthers is set to begin. But how long will it last?

On Wednesday, head coach Dave Canales announced that Young will get the starting nod under center in place of an injured Andy Dalton. Dalton, who was involved in a minor car accident on Tuesday, did not participate in this afternoon’s practice session due to a sprained thumb on his throwing hand.

Canales would be asked if he believes Young has built on his game since he was benched earlier this season.

“All I can tell is he’s been engaged the whole time,” replied Canales, who also said Young has been a “stud” throughout the five-game process. “We had great football conversations. During the week, fine-tuning our game plans. On Sunday, on the sideline, talking through things. So he’s been engaged and a part of that whole thing.

“So, for me, it’s great for him that he approached it with such class and integrity, this hard situation. And now, he gets to get back out there and play some football.”

Young wasn’t playing good football through the first two weeks of the campaign, passing for 250 yards and three interceptions while leading the Panthers to just 13 points in a pair of losses. His underwhelming performance resulted in Canales handing over the starting job to Dalton in Week 3.

The first start back shouldn’t be an easy for Young, who is set to face a hot Denver Broncos defense. If he does, however, light the ponies up, can Bryce reclaim his job?

Canales said the following about that very inquiry:

“We’re gonna evaluate Andy’s thumb and we’ll go week to week with our decision. Dan [Morgan], Brandt [Tilis] and I will talk together about the right thing to do for the team.”

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Panthers will make QB change ahead of Broncos game

After Andy Dalton sprained his thumb in a car accident, the Panthers are set to start Bryce Young against the Broncos on Sunday.

The Carolina Panthers are set to make a quarterback change ahead of their Week 8 game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

Panthers coach Dave Canales said Monday that Andy Dalton would remain the team’s starting quarterback this week. One day later, Dalton was involved in a car accident in Charlotte.

Dalton was present at Wednesday’s practice but he did not participate in the session, according to the team’s injury report. After practice, Canales confirmed that Dalton sprained his thumb and Bryce Young is now set to start against the Broncos on Sunday.

Young, 23, was the No. 1 overall pick out of Alabama last year.

Young went 2-16 as a starter in Charlotte before being benched by the Panthers three games into his second season. Dalton, a 36-year-old veteran, went 1-4 over the last five games with seven touchdowns and six interceptions.

Before being benched, Young completed 56.9% of his passes this fall for 299 yards with no touchdowns and three interceptions (he did rush for one score). Young was also sacked seven times. He’s now back in the lineup for Sunday’s game at Empower Field at Mile High.

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Panthers QB Bryce Young named starter for Week 8 matchup vs. Broncos

With Andy Dalton dealing with a right thumb injury, the Panthers will hand the reins back over to Bryce Young in Week 8.

The Carolina Panthers will, once again, look a little different under center.

On Wednesday, head coach Dave Canales announced that second-year quarterback Bryce Young is set to start in the team’s Week 8 matchup against the Denver Broncos. The second shot for the 2023 No. 1 overall pick comes as a result of a right thumb injury to veteran Andy Dalton, who was involved in a minor car accident on Tuesday.

Young was benched following a disappointing start to his sophomore campaign. He passed for just 250 yards and three interceptions over a pair of losses.

Here, headlined by Dalton, is Wednesday’s full injury report:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
QB Andy Dalton Right thumb DNP
CB Dane Jackson Hamstring DNP
WR Diontae Johnson Rib/rest DNP
DL A’Shawn Robinson Knee DNP
S Nick Scott Hamstring DNP
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Limited
LB Claudin Cherelus Hamstring Limited
S Jordan Fuller  Hamstring Limited
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring/groin Limited
OT Taylor Moton Elbow Limited
OT Yosh Nijman Knee Limited
LB Jon Rhattigan Knee Limited
TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Groin/wrist Limited
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring Limited
TE Tommy Tremble Back Limited
OLB D.J. Wonnum Quadriceps Limited
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Shoulder Limited
DL Jaden Crumedy Ankle Full
S Sam Franklin Jr. Personal/foot DNP
S Jammie Robinson Knee Limited

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Panthers quarterback involved in car crash ahead of Broncos game

The Panthers said quarterback Andy Dalton is “being evaluated by team medical personnel” after he was involved in a car crash on Tuesday.

Story update: After Andy Dalton sprained his thumb in a car accident on Tuesday, the Panthers announced Wednesday that Bryce Young will start against the Broncos. See our original post below.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton and his family were involved in a car crash on Tuesday, the team confirmed.

“Andy Dalton and his family were involved in a car accident today in Charlotte,” the Panthers said in a statement. “Neither Dalton nor his family were transported by emergency medical personnel. Dalton is being evaluated by team medical personnel.”

Dalton, 36, was driving with his wife, three children and the family dog when the accident occurred. It sounds like none of them suffered serious injuries.

Dalton and the Panthers are set to travel to Colorado to face the Denver Broncos in Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season on Sunday. Carolina coach Dave Canales reiterated on Monday that Dalton, not Bryce Young, will start against the Broncos. That was before Tuesday’s accident.

The Panthers are set to have their first practice of the week on Wednesday and Dalton’s status will be a key storyline leading up to Sunday.

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Panthers QB Andy Dalton, family involved in car accident on Tuesday

Panthers QB Andy Dalton and his family were involved in a car accident in Charlotte on Tuesday.

Carolina Panthers starting quarterback Andy Dalton was involved in a car accident on Tuesday in Charlotte, N.C.

According to multiple reports via a team spokesman, the 36-year-old was headed westbound on Sardis Road approaching Providence Road. Dalton’s family—his wife, three children and dog—were also present in the vehicle.

No one from Dalton’s family was transported by emergency medic personnel. Dalton, though, is being evaluated by team medical personnel.

Dalton, a 14-year NFL veteran, is currently in his second season with the Panthers. He has started each of the last five games.

We’ll update this story when more information becomes available.

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Panthers HC Dave Canales is asked if Bryce Young will get another chance in 2024

Panthers HC Dave Canales was asked if the outlook has changed for Bryce Young and Andy Dalton.

The Carolina Panthers still aren’t ready to reboot quarterback Bryce Young.

Head coach Dave Canales spoke with reporters this afternoon, a day after his team may have reached their newest low in a 40-7 loss to the Washington Commanders. The defeat, which Canales described as “humbling,” showcased the struggles of current starting quarterback Andy Dalton once again—as he threw for just 93 yards and a pair of interceptions.

Canales, as he did following the game yesterday, reaffirmed that Dalton will get the nod for the Week 8 matchup against the Denver Broncos. But will he look to put Young back under center at some point in 2024?

“Right now, we’re focused on the Broncos,” Canales replied. “Andy’s playing this week and that’s really where our focus is at. And all those other conversations are all hypothetical conversations that definitely Dan [Morgan], Brandt [Tilis], I know that we have to have. But right now, we’re focused on playing the Broncos and focused on getting Andy to take another step in terms of getting us back to good football.”

The Panthers haven’t played a ton of good football with Dalton of late. Carolina has lost their last four games, a stretch that has seen the 14th-year veteran average just 167.5 passing yards per game with four touchdowns and six interceptions.

Young, the first overall pick of the 2023 NFL draft, was benched in favor of Dalton after two anemic outings of his own. The 23-year-old threw for a combined 245 yards and three picks while leading the Panthers to just 13 points in a pair of losses.

Canales was then asked if the team will consider trading Young.

“Again, hypotheticals,” he said. “This is stuff that Dan and Brandt will be talking through, all those different processes. And right now, my focus is to try to get us back to playing really good football.”

With the trade deadline two weeks away, Dalton, Young and the Panthers currently sit at 1-6.

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Panthers announce quarterback decision for Broncos game

“Andy [Dalton] will be playing next week,” Panthers coach Dave Canales said of the team’s QB plan against the Broncos.

Story update: After Andy Dalton sprained his thumb in a car accident on Tuesday, the Panthers announced Wednesday that Bryce Young will start against the Broncos. See our original post below.

During a 40-7 blowout loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday, the Carolina Panthers replaced veteran quarterback Andy Dalton with second-year quarterback Bryce Young for their final drive of the game.

After the game, Panthers coach Dave Canales said Dalton would remain the starter going forward. The coach was asked if there would be a point where Carolina would go back to Young.

“Right now, it’s just hypothetical,” Canales said, via Anthony Rizzuti of Panthers Wire. “We gotta just get prepared, we gotta look at this film, get ready for the Broncos right now and Andy will be playing next week.”

Canales reiterated again on Monday that Dalton will start in Week 8.

Since winning his first start with the Panthers earlier this year, Dalton has since dropped four straight games. Dalton went 11-of-16 passing for 93 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions on Sunday. Young went 2-of-2 for negative four yards on the final drive of the game.

This week, Dalton will face a Broncos defense that ranks third in total yards allowed per game (282.4), fifth in passing yards allowed (170.7) and third in points allowed (15.1). That’s through seven weeks with a pair of Monday Night Football games yet to take place tonight.

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