Carolina Panthers to hold off on Bryce Young contract extension during 2025 season

Carolina Panthers executive vice president of football operations Brandt Tilis said the team will let quarterback Bryce Young play out the 2025 season before entering any contract‑extension talks. The Panthers exercised Young’s fifth‑year option, locking him in for 2027 at an estimated $25.9 million guaranteed. Young, the 2023 No. 1 draft pick, posted career‑high passing numbers in 2025 and helped the team capture the NFC South title, but the organization wants to see how his ceiling develops in 2026 before committing to a long‑term deal. Tilis noted the quarterback’s “unknown ceiling” and expressed confidence in his continued ascent. The franchise’s salary‑cap officer declined to discuss specifics, and the team will monitor Young’s performance through the remainder of the season, including the Hall of Fame Game.