CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young's preseason debut didn't go exactly as planned.
The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft was 4 of 6 passing for 21 yards on Saturday as the Carolina Panthers lost 27-0 to the New York Jets.
Young played three series and the Panthers picked up just one first down with the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner under center against a Jets defense that rested its starters. New York's offense was also able to put up points despite resting quarterback Aaron Rodgers again.
Young didn't get much help from his offensive line as he was hit on three of his seven drop backs, including a blindside shot to the center of his back from 293-pound defensive tackle Solomon Thomas on his first pass attempt.