Panthers QB Bryce Young shines in 2024 preseason debut

Bryce Young’s preseason debut was worth the wait.

For the first time this summer, the Carolina Panthers rolled out some of their starters to get them a bit of exhibition action. Among those who took the field at Highmark Stadium on Saturday included Young, who absolutely shined on the game’s opening possession.

The second-year quarterback completed six of his eight passing attempts for 70 yards and a touchdown. Young’s score found the hands of tight end Jordan Matthews for an 8-yard connection.

Carolina’s 85-yard drive spanned a total of 12 plays, a trek that featured a few other impressive displays from Young. One of those saw the second-year passer escape a pressure-filled pocket to find wide receiver Diontae Johnson on a nifty 17-yard completion.

Young also connected with wideouts Adam Thielen (21 yards) and Jonathan Mingo (3 yards) as well as rookie tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders (13 yards).

Undrafted rookie Jack Plummer would replace Young to start the team’s second possession of the outing.