Panthers QB Bryce Young cleared to face Eagles after knee injury
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The gist
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young fully practiced Friday and has no injury designation for Week 6.
He leads the NFL at 317 passing yards a game and returns to Philadelphia.
Background
Bryce Young is the Carolina Panthers quarterback, drafted first overall in 2023 out of Alabama, where he won the 2021 Heisman Trophy as college football's top player. After being benched early in a 5-12 season in 2024, he is now playing at what The Athletic describes as arguably his highest level since entering the league, leading or near the top of most major passing categories. The Panthers are 2-2 and first in the NFC South (their division) heading into Week 6.
How it unfolded
- Oct 4, 2026Young threw for 329 yards in Carolina's 32-26 win over the Detroit Lions, the team's last game before its bye week.
- Oct 13, 2026Young returned to Panthers practice in Charlotte after the bye.
- Oct 15, 2026The Athletic reported Young ranks third in the NFL in passing yards per game (317.0), third in completions of 25 yards or longer (13) and tied for fourth in passing touchdowns per game (2.25).
- Oct 16, 2026Young fully participated in Friday's practice and is no longer on the injury report after being listed with a knee injury during the week.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said Young processes the game fast and is a good athlete who escapes trouble, so keeping him in the pocket will be really important.
- Caution
- Panthers head coach Dave Canales said the team must find consistency in its run game and contain the opposing quarterback defensively.
- Party
- Young said the team has to re-establish its confidence every week through practice.
Still unverified
Jaelan Phillips' status was still listed as questionable on Friday and, per the report, won't be solidified until closer to the game.