Panthers Commit to Bryce Young, Pick Up 2028 Option

The Carolina Panthers have decided to keep quarterback Bryce Young for a fifth season. General Manager Dan Morgan announced the move on Tuesday. The team is activating a clause in Young’s rookie contract called the "fifth-year option." This guarantees Young will remain with the Panthers through the 2028 NFL season. The decision is a strong show of support for the young quarterback. Young was the first overall pick in the 2023 draft but struggled during his first professional year. The Panthers finished with the league’s worst record. A fifth-year option is a standard contract feature for first-round draft picks. It gives teams an extra year of control before a player can become a free agent. By picking up the option now, the Panthers secure Young’s future with the team while he continues to develop. This move ends immediate speculation about Young’s role. The Panthers are now fully committed to building their offense around him for the coming seasons.