The Carolina Panthers have made the decision to start Bryce Young at quarterback for their upcoming game against the Denver Broncos after Andy Dalton, who had taken over in Week 2 for Young, was involved in a car crash on Tuesday. Head coach Dave Canales shared this quarterback change on Wednesday, noting that Dalton did not practice following the crash, which also involved his family and dog, but thankfully, no one needed emergency medical transport.
Although Dalton’s injuries were not severe enough to require emergency transport, they were significant enough for the Panthers to turn back to Young, their 2023 No. 1 overall pick. Young had been benched after struggling in his first two starts of the season. Canales mentioned that the team will be monitoring Dalton’s condition throughout the week to determine if he can serve as the backup to Young on Sunday against the Broncos.
Young had started the season as the Panthers’ quarterback, hoping to bounce back from a challenging rookie year where the team went 2-15. Unfortunately, the start to this season was rocky as well. In the first two games, the Panthers suffered significant losses, with Young failing to make a significant impact on the field.
Before the Week 3 matchup against the Raiders, Canales decided to bench Young in favor of the veteran Dalton, and this move paid off as the Panthers secured their only victory of the season so far in Las Vegas. Dalton performed well, throwing for 319 yards and three touchdowns in the 36-22 win.
Despite Dalton’s success in that game, the Panthers were not open to trading Young, as they believe in his potential and want him to continue developing. However, with Dalton sidelined due to the car crash, the team is turning back to Young to face a tough Broncos defense that has been performing well this season.
Canales expressed his confidence in Young, stating that the young quarterback has been dedicated and engaged throughout the process. Young is eager for the opportunity to be back in the starting role and showcase his skills on the field.
Young, who currently holds a 2-16 record as a starting quarterback for the Panthers, will be up against Broncos rookie Bo Nix, who has been showing improvement under the guidance of Sean Payton’s offense in Denver.
As the Panthers prepare to face the Broncos, fans are eager to see how Young will perform in his return to the starting role. Stay tuned for more updates on this quarterback situation and the upcoming game between the Panthers and the Broncos.