Dan Morgan says Panthers are discussing a Bryce Young extension and will do it 'at the right time'

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan said the team is discussing a long-term contract extension for quarterback Bryce Young, but there is no immediate deal.

Morgan said on May 1 that the Panthers are talking about Young's future internally and will work out an extension at the right time. The comment adds more clarity to Carolina's thinking, but it does not suggest a contract is imminent.

The Panthers already exercised Young's fifth-year option on April 29, keeping him under contract through the 2027 season. Panthers.com said the move was expected, and earlier reporting in January had already pointed to Carolina planning to pick up the option.

That means the franchise has Young under team control for now and can wait before deciding whether to push ahead with a long-term deal. The question is timing, not whether Young remains part of the Panthers' plans.

For Carolina, the next evaluation point will likely come after more evidence from Young's play in the 2026 season. Morgan's remarks suggest the team is open to an extension, but only when it believes the timing and price are right.