All signs point to Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young returning to the lineup in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. The No. 1 pick in 2023 missed last weekend's blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills with a high ankle sprain, but he's making encouraging progress and made a triumphant return to practice in full.
This is a massive confidence boost for the Panthers, especially considering how poorly veteran backup Andy Dalton played — albeit with an injured thumb. The task awaiting Young is steep, with the Packers currently No. 1 in the NFC and boasting a formidable defensive front spearheaded by All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons.