The Carolina Panthers will return Bryce Young to the starting rotation for Sunday's game against the Broncos after it was announced Wednesday that Andy Dalton suffered a sprained thumb in a minor car accident.
Dalton was driving with his family in Charlotte on Tuesday afternoon when he collided with another vehicle. Little is known about the nature of the accident itself, other than that no one was injured seriously enough to require hospital treatment. However, after a night of rest, it was revealed that Andy Dalton had sprained his thumb and would not be able to play on Sunday.
Dalton became the team's starter after two weeks of horrible play by Young and quickly won the hearts of fans with a stellar performance in the Panthers' only win over the Las Vegas Raiders. But since then, Dalton's performance has taken a major step back, with four touchdowns and six interceptions in his last four games.
This could be the make-or-break of Young's time with the Panthers. Head coach Dave Canales praised the 2023 No. 1 overall pick's dedication and practice, but did not say when he would return to starting in Carolina. Whether or not Young remains part of the Panthers' long-term plans, his future could largely depend on how he manages an aggressive Denver defense that has been on fire in recent weeks. There is.
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