Bryce Young has been benched, but he’s not giving up. The struggling Panthers quarterback opened this week after being benched for Andy Dalton after struggling the first two games of the season. The 2023 No. 1 overall pick will be on the sidelines for the time being, saying the decision caught him by surprise.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young says he was surprised to learn from head coach Dave Canales that he had been benched and accepted blame for the team’s struggles on the field.

Despite benching him, the Panthers aim to boost Bryce Young's confidence and growth, choosing not to trade their first overall pick from 2023 this season.