Overview
- Young was examined on the field, then walked to the Carolina locker room escorted by training staff.
- The pressure came on an unblocked blitz by Falcons defender Billy Bowman, according to the Charlotte Observer’s Mike Kaye.
- ESPN’s David Newton reported it appeared to be the same right ankle that sidelined Young earlier this season after a defender stepped on it, which remains unconfirmed by the team.
- The injury occurred with the game tied 7-7 after Carolina opened with a 7-0 lead on its first drive.
- Carolina’s immediate contingency options include backup Andy Dalton with additional depth from Mike White and Hendon Hooker as the team awaits further evaluation.