Carolina Panthers Bench Quarterback Bryce Young

The Carolina Panthers have benched quarterback Bryce Young, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, after a disappointing start to the 2024 season, where he has thrown for 245 yards with no touchdowns and three interceptions. Veteran Andy Dalton will take his place as the starter, raising questions about Young's long-term future with the team. Despite the team's struggles, Coach Dave Canales insists they are not considering trading Young, although several teams have expressed interest in acquiring him. Young's performance has drawn comparisons to other first-round quarterbacks who were traded early in their careers, such as Baker Mayfield and Sam Bradford. While there is skepticism about Young's capabilities given his lack of success, teammates and Dalton have expressed support, emphasizing that it’s not over for him yet. The Panthers, currently 0-2, are looking to turn things around as they prepare to face the Las Vegas Raiders.