Bryce Young is the undisputed No. 1 quarterback after making some encouraging strides in his third season with the Carolina Panthers. But for the first time in his professional career, reports suggest that he could have a new understudy during the 2026 campaign.
General manager Dan Morgan outlined his desire to find a younger quarterback to develop if the opportunity arose this offseason. Young is now seasoned and no longer needs a mentor-type presence to guide him in the room. Although he's developed a close relationship with Andy Dalton over the years, one respected team insider doesn't believe his status on the roster is guaranteed by any stretch of the imagination.