Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young passes against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have decided to bench 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young after the second-year quarterback’s rough start to the season, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
The first statements from HC after news broke that Bryce would be benched for this week’s game in Las Vegas.
Said it was a decision -he- made. pic.twitter.com/jzPG686Kha
— Jack Taylor (@JackTaylorTV) September 16, 2024
The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press on Monday because head coach Dave Canales has not yet addressed the situation.
Andy Dalton would take over as the starter.
