Panthers Get Large Replace on Bryce Younger After Regarding Damage

[ad_1] Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Younger left Sunday's Week 7 matchup in opposition to the New York Jets with an ankle damage.

He suffered the damage whereas taking a sack late within the third quarter and was dominated out for the rest of the 13-6 win. Younger was changed by veteran signal-caller Andy Dalton, who accomplished 4 of his 7 go makes an attempt for 60 yards to shut out the sport within the fourth quarter.

Younger's standing for subsequent Sunday's Week 8 matchup in opposition to the Buffalo Payments is now in query.

Preliminary X-ray assessments on Younger's ankle got here again damaging, in response to workforce insider Joe Particular person of The Athletic. The Carolina signal-caller now awaits MRI testing to find out if the damage resulted in any severe ligament harm.

"X-rays on Bryce Younger's proper ankle had been damaging, per supply. Often commonplace observe to observe up with an MRI in these instances," Particular person reported on X.

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Panthers head coach Dave Canales avoided speculating over the severity of Younger's damage.

"We're taking all the data in,'' Canales stated after the sport, by way of ESPN. "We will have a look at him after we get dwelling some extra and see the place we're.''

Panthers operating again Rico Dowdle gave an encouraging replace on Younger throughout his postgame media availability.

"I do know he received the X-ray and stuff, however he stated he will be nice,'' Dowdle stated.

Younger completed the sport with 138 yards, one landing and 0 interceptions on 15 of 25 passing. He additionally rushed for 10 yards on two carries.

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"Clearly, Bryce can do numerous good issues along with his toes,'' Dalton stated of his efficiency within the fourth quarter. "However for us, particularly after I received into this sport, we had been attempting to exploit the clock as a lot as we might. However I do not see it altering a complete lot.''

The Panthers have gained every of their final three video games after starting the season with a 1-3 begin. Now 4-3, the workforce will look to construct on their momentum in a tricky matchup in opposition to the Payments.