Panthers QB Bryce Young named starter for Week 8 matchup vs. Broncos
The Carolina Panthers will, once again, look a little different under center.
On Wednesday, head coach Dave Canales announced that second-year quarterback Bryce Young is set to start in the team's Week 8 matchup against the Denver Broncos. The second shot for the 2023 No. 1 overall pick comes as a result of a right thumb injury to veteran Andy Dalton, who was involved in a minor car accident on Tuesday.
Young was benched following a disappointing start to his sophomore campaign. He passed for just 250 yards and three interceptions over a pair of losses.
Here, headlined by Dalton, is Wednesday's full injury report:
Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game status |
QB Andy Dalton | Right thumb | DNP | ||
CB Dane Jackson | Hamstring | DNP | ||
WR Diontae Johnson | Rib/rest | DNP | ||
DL A'Shawn Robinson | Knee | DNP | ||
S Nick Scott | Hamstring | DNP | ||
RB Jonathon Brooks | Knee | Limited | ||
LB Claudin Cherelus | Hamstring | Limited | ||
S Jordan Fuller | Hamstring | Limited | ||
LB Josey Jewell | Hamstring/groin | Limited | ||
OT Taylor Moton | Elbow | DNP | ||
OT Yosh Nijman | Knee | Limited | ||
LB Jon Rhattigan | Knee | Limited | ||
TE Ja'Tavion Sanders | Groin/wrist | Limited | ||
WR Adam Thielen | Hamstring | Limited | ||
TE Tommy Tremble | Back | Limited | ||
OLB D.J. Wonnum | Quadriceps | Limited | ||
OLB Jadeveon Clowney | Shoulder | Limited | ||
DL Jaden Crumedy | Ankle | Full | ||
S Sam Franklin Jr. | Personal/foot | DNP | ||
S Jammie Robinson | Knee | Limited |
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