Panthers Signal Former UFL MVP

The Carolina Panthers made a probably franchise-altering determination once they took Bryce Younger with the No. 1 total decide within the 2023 NFL Draft.

Younger was a extremely touted participant in school, however some individuals expressed issues that his measurement would restrict him on the NFL degree, and that this decide may not work out in addition to the Panthers had hoped.

It’s been two seasons up to now, and Younger’s profession has actually seen some ups and downs.

He’s regarded strong at occasions, however the Panthers have additionally wanted to depend on Andy Dalton at different occasions when he hasn’t carried out effectively.

Many stories popping out of the Panthers’ camp have indicated Younger appears lots higher this 12 months and may have the reins to the beginning job, but it surely’s onerous to inform till he faces actual in-game competitors.

Whereas Younger is trying a lot better, the Panthers nonetheless have to have a backup plan in case issues go sideways.

Dalton is scuffling with an elbow damage for the time being, and as Adam Schefter famous on X, the Panthers wasted no time signing former UFL MVP Bryce Perkins.

With Carolina QB Andy Dalton nursing an elbow damage, the Panthers are signing reigning UFL MVP QB Bryce Perkins. pic.twitter.com/qLEe9BKJ51

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 17, 2025

Perkins will get a possibility to earn a roster spot with the Panthers, having an…