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Anthony Rizzuti

Report: Panthers QB Bryce Young ‘very shocked’ by his benching

The Carolina Panthers’ decision to bench quarterback Bryce Young was a surprise to many, perhaps even to Young himself.

On Monday, the team opted to bump the struggling second-year passer after just the second game of the 2024 campaign. Shortly after the news broke courtesy of NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, ESPN’s David Newton posted the following to Twitter/X:

Newton’s sentiment would later be seconded by this report from league insider Jordan Schultz . . .

Head coach Dave Canales spoke on the decision this afternoon. He declined to provide details regarding his discussion with Young.

Young, who has started 18 games since being drafted with the No. 1 overall pick in 2023, will give way to 36-year-old veteran Andy Dalton beginning in Week 3.

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