Bryce Young 'feels great': expecting to play in Week 4 matchup with Minnesota Vikings

For anyone worried about Bryce Young's health heading into Week 4, he put that anxiety to bed Thursday. Before practice, Young explained that he was feeling like his usual self again, and Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown verified that statement by saying Young recently had his best practice as a pro to this point in […]

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Sep 18, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) warms up before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports.
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For anyone worried about Bryce Young's health heading into Week 4, he put that anxiety to bed Thursday. 

Before practice, Young explained that he was feeling like his usual self again, and Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown verified that statement by saying Young recently had his best practice as a pro to this point in his career. 

As the Panthers get ready for a "playoff-like" game against the Minnesota Vikings, it appears that the No. 1 overall pick will be back in the proverbial saddle.

“I feel great,” Young said. “Yeah, I feel great.”

Young suffered an ankle injury at some point during a Monday night matchup with the NFC rival New Orleans Saints. He couldn't exactly pinpoint when it happened, but the injury forced Young to miss a Week 3 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. 

it was implored of Young whether he is worried about his durability. To which he said he wasn't, and he also explained that he could care less about what external voices have to say regarding his ability to stay healthy. 

“It doesn’t drive me at all,” Young said. “Good or bad, what people are gonna say, it’s outta my control. People are gonna have opinions good and bad, and I think that’s the beauty of sports. It’s great, we get to have conversations, and people that are passionate and care get to express that.

“But, for me, I can’t control that. It’s not something I think about. Ultimately, I care about the opinions of people in this building. I care about my teammates and coaches, and I trust everyone here.”

It appears the Panthers have their quarterback back.