After the conclusion of the 2024 season, Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales announced they are committed to Bryce Young as the starting quarterback for the start of the 2025 season. After being benched and losing the starting quarterback job in Week 3, Young regained the starting job in Week 8 and had a remarkable turnaround. He started their last ten games and completed 197 out of 319 pass attempts for 2,104 yards, 15 touchdowns, six interceptions, and a 4-6 record.
The Carolina Panthers backup QB was slated to hit free agency
Andy Dalton completed the final year of his 2-year, $11 million contract, which he signed during the 2023 offseason, and was slated to hit free agency this offseason. Dalton took over as the starting quarterback in Week 3, starting the next five games, and completed 106 out of 159 pass attempts for 989 yards, seven touchdowns, and six interceptions, with a 1-4 record. Unfortunately, the Pro Bowler suffered a sprained thumb in a car accident, and Bryce Young got the starting nod in Week 8 and has since regained the starting job.
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The Panthers wanted to retain Dalton, who turns 38 in October because they wanted a veteran presence around Young, and since he and the former first-overall pick have developed a strong relationship over the years.
Panthers Pro Bowl quarterback signed a multi-year contract for 2025
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Carolina Panthers signed Andy Dalton to a 2-year, $8 million contract extension worth up to $10 million in incentives and $6 million guaranteed. As Schefter points out, Dalton and Young, who have developed a close relationship over the years, will continue to work together in Carolina.
Panthers and Andy Dalton reached agreement on a two-year, $8 million deal that includes $6 million guaranteed and has a max value of $10 million, per source. Panthers QB Bryce Young has developed a close relationship with Dalton, and now the two continue to get to work together. pic.twitter.com/dAT56TXmFt
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 18, 2025
