Overview
- Brandt Tilis told reporters Monday that Young “ascended” last season but that his ceiling is “currently unknown,” and he said extension talks will be kept internal.
- Carolina exercised Young’s fifth-year option in April, which keeps him under team control for 2027 at a projected $25.904 million and reduces the need for an immediate long-term deal.
- Reporting from The Athletic and other outlets says the Panthers plan to let Young play out the 2026 season before beginning formal extension negotiations.
- Coach Dave Canales praised Young’s camp work, saying he is “playing so much faster,” showing better chemistry with receivers and making more anticipatory decisions.
- Young’s 2025 season produced career highs (3,011 yards, 23 TDs) and an NFC South title, but Carolina’s front office is using the extra team control to weigh the financial risk of an early, high-value QB extension.