A recent report indicated that the Carolina Panthers will eventually pick up the fifth-year option for 2027 attached to the contract for quarterback Bryce Young. That said, Young will be eligible to sign an extension with the Panthers this coming offseason.

ESPN's David Newton shared that some noteworthy members of the NFL community had warnings for the Panthers about making a commitment to Young following the ongoing campaign.

Is Bryce Young playing for Panthers career through Week 18?

"The next four [games] are vital,'' one former NFL coach said about Young's future. "He lacks consistency. ...He has to play more consistent.''

The first pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, Young endured a rocky rookie season that included the in-campaign firing of head coach Frank R

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