The NFL team’s coach said one of the reasons the former Alabama All-American played on Sunday was to protect his former backup.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young takes a snap during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at Soldier Field in Chicago.The Carolina Panthers traded two first-round draft picks, two second-round draft picks and wide receiver D.J. Moore to be able to acquirewith the first selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. He’s in the second season of a guaranteed, four-year, $37.955 million contract.
Later in the press conference, Canales was asked if he had inserted Young in hopes of getting some confidence for the quarterback by throwing against a young defense in prevent mode.. “It really goes back to just some injuries that we had. Really, getting Andy out of there, protecting him in that situation and then giving Bryce a chance to get out there and play football.”
In his first action since Sept. 15, Young completed 4-of-7 passes for 58 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions and had an 8-yard run in his first relief appearance in the NFL after 18 starts on Sunday. The Panthers moved from their 26-yard line to the Chicago 8, where a fourth-down sack with 1:56 remaining ended Carolina’s final possession.since his benching he’d “just been leaning on God, leaning on my guys. I’m grateful to work with my teammates and the people in the locker room.
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