Nov 16, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) runs with the ball in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Brett Davis-Imagn Images

What happened to Bryce Young? Panthers QB suffers injury early vs Falcons

Originally posted on Carolina Panthers on SI
By Zach Roberts | Last updated Nov 16, 2025 1:35 PM ET

On a crucial third down on the Carolina Panthers' second drive of the game, Bryce Young took a huge hit on a sack. Billy Bowman Jr. ran up like he was going to blitz. Young called it out and adjusted the protection and took the snap.

Bowman then faded back into zone coverage for a split second before bursting through the gap and planting Young on the turf. Young was in immediate pain and didn't get up. Training staff had to come out quickly for a player who was clearly in some genuine pain.

Bryce Young is walking off under his own power. Andy Dalton is in.
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) November 16, 2025

According to reports from the stadium, Young walked off under his own power. Since that was a third down, the Panthers are going to punt anyway, so it's not clear yet if Young is going to continue.

Young walked into the locker room, though, which is a bad idea. The quarterback checked the protection and seemed to know Bowman was coming, but the offensive line didn't seem to get that memo. Right guard Chandler Zavala seemed to choose the wrong defender or something went wrong, and it got Young hurt.

This article first appeared on Carolina Panthers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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