Little production in preseason loss
Young completed three of five passes for 18 yards in Saturday's 29-14 preseason loss to the Bills.
The fourth-year QB got the start and played into the second quarter after sitting out the Panthers' preseason opener last week in the Hall of Fame Game, but the offense couldn't get much going as all three of Young's possessions ended in punts. The 2023 first overall pick has yet to prove he can be a franchise quarterback in the NFL, or even a reliable fantasy option, but Young did take a small step forward in 2025 by setting career highs in completion rate (63.6 percent), passing yards (3,011) and passing TDs (23) over 16 regular-season games.
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Jonathon Brooks
Declares himself 100 percent
Brooks (groin) said Wednesday he's 100 percent healthy and expects to play Sunday against the Bears, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
Xavier Legette
Past ankle injury
Legette (ankle) is not listed on the Panthers' injury report Wednesday.
Chuba Hubbard
Not listed on injury report
Hubbard (hamstring) was not listed on the Panthers' injury report Wednesday.
Jonathon Brooks
Officially limited Wednesday
Brooks (groin) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Jonathon Brooks
Practicing in pads Wednesday
Brooks (general soreness) is in uniform and pads at Wednesday's practice, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.
Darren Waller
Preparing to play Week 1
Waller said Monday that he's practicing as if he's going to play in Sunday's game against the Bears, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
Jonathon Brooks
Works off to side Monday
Brooks (general soreness) was spotted working out of to the side during Monday's practice, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.
Jalen Coker
Listed as starting WR
Coker is listed as a starting wide receiver on the Panthers' unofficial depth chart.
Bryce Young
Working with new play caller
Young will be working with a new play caller in 2026 with offensive coordinator Brad Idzik taking those duties from head coach Dave Canales, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.
Darren Waller
Jumps into team drills Wednesday
Waller, who signed with the Panthers on Aug. 12, took part in team drills with the first-team offense Wednesday as the coaching staff looks to get him fully incorporated ahead of Week 1, Kassidy Hill of the team's official site reports.