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Panthers and Bryce Young Put Extension Talks on Hold Until After Season
The Carolina Panthers and quarterback Bryce Young did not agree on an extension this offseason.
The sides discussed a deal in the spring but paused talks before the season began.
Young is in an important evaluation period after uneven first two seasons, followed by progress in 2025 under coach Dave Canales.
Carolina is 3-4 after recent losses to Tampa Bay and Green Bay, though the team ranks in the top 10 in scoring and total offense, and Young ranks third in NFL passing.
A long-term deal would cost more than the $25.9 million Young is set to earn in 2027 under his fifth-year option.
Young's play for the rest of the season could affect the Panthers' decision on a major commitment.
The sides are expected to return to negotiations after the campaign, and Young will be eligible for an extension this spring.
The Carolina Panthers and quarterback Bryce Young have paused contract extension talks until after the current season.
The sides discussed an extension during the spring but were never close to an agreement.
Young’s on-field performances have been mixed, with Carolina’s offense struggling in recent losses to the Buccaneers and Packers.
The Panthers are 3-4, while ranking in the top 10 in scoring and total offense; Young ranks third in the NFL in passing.
Young’s fifth-year option was picked up, putting him on track to earn $25.9 million in 2027.
- Who
- The Carolina Panthers and quarterback Bryce Young.
- What
- They paused extension talks and plan to resume negotiations after the season. The sides were never close to an agreement.
- When
- Talks took place during the spring and have been paused since before the current season.
- Where
- Carolina.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Panthers and Young held extension talks.
Talks were paused.
The sides are expected to return to the negotiating table.
- Team
- Carolina Panthers
- Quarterback
- Bryce Young
- Current record
- 3-4
- 2027 fifth-year option salary
- $25.9 million
- Passing rank
- Third in the NFL
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