Panthers Exercise Bryce Young's $26.5M Fifth-Year Option Through 2027

Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan confirmed the team exercised Bryce Young's 2027 fifth-year option, valued at approximately $26.5 million and fully guaranteed. This commitment follows Young's Year 3 improvement, where he led the Panthers to their first NFC South title in a decade with an 8-9 record, completing 304 passes for 3,011 yards, 23 TDs, and 11 INTs. Despite a career-best 63.6% completion rate and "flashes of greatness" leading to playoffs, he'll need further strides in 2026 for a long-term extension.