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Panthers to Exercise Bryce Young’s Fifth-Year Option, Keeping QB Under Contract Through 2027

The team is postponing extension decisions as it weighs Young’s growth against uneven play.

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Jan 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) drops back to pass against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half during the NFC Wild Card Round game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers warms up prior to the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Overview

  • General manager Dan Morgan confirmed Tuesday that Carolina will activate the option on the 2023 No. 1 pick.
  • The fifth year will be fully guaranteed at about $26.5 million for 2027, according to figures cited from OverTheCap.
  • Morgan gave no timetable for a long-term extension after his season-ending news conference, calling the decision part of a broader roster evaluation.
  • Young set career highs in 2025 with 3,011 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and a 63.6% completion rate, helping the Panthers win the NFC South before a 34-31 wild-card loss to the Rams.
  • He led six game-winning drives this season and has 12 since 2023, the most in the league over that span, and is set to count about $12 million on the 2026 cap with option paperwork due by May 1.