Panthers picking up QB Bryce Young’s 5th-year option

The Carolina Panthers will pick up quarterback Bryce Young's fifth-year option, general manager Dan Morgan said Tuesday.

The option will pay the No. 1 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft a guaranteed $26.5 million in 2027.

Young, 24, led the Panthers to an NFC South title this season while setting career highs in completion percentage (63.6), passing yards (3,011) and touchdown passes (23) in 16 starts.

He completed 21 of 40 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 34-31...