Bryce Young set to start this week; Andy Dalton has sprained thumb

PANTHERS ADJUST QUARTERBACK PLANS DUE TO INJURY

This week, the Carolina Panthers intended to have Andy Dalton as their starting quarterback against the Detroit Lions, but a car accident on Tuesday altered those plans unli scatter super ace. ncaa game 2 Head coach Dave Canales informed the media during a press conference on Wednesday that Dalton sustained a thumb sprain from the incident, which prevented him from participating in practice that day victor oladipo news.

BRYCE YOUNG TO START

Due to Dalton’s injury, the Panthers have decided to give Bryce Young the nod as the starting quarterback this Sunday. This marks Young’s first start since he was benched in Week Three after being selected first overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.

CHANGE AFTER A TOUGH LOSS

This decision comes just three days after the Panthers opted to keep Dalton on the field rather than shift to Young during a significant 40-7 defeat against the Washington Commanders. Additionally, just two days prior, Canales had expressed reluctance to speculate on whether the team still had faith in Young.

POSSIBLE BACKUP ROLE FOR DALTON

Dalton is expected to attempt some practice later in the week and may serve as the backup quarterback during this weekend’s game.

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