David Newton, ESPN Employees Author
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Younger will begin Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Denver Broncos after Andy Dalton suffered a sprained thumb on Tuesday in a automotive accident.
Dalton, his spouse, three youngsters and canine have been touring west on Sardis Highway close to Windfall Highway about seven miles from Financial institution of America Stadium when the accident occurred.
Coach Dave Canales mentioned the hope is Dalton could be the backup Sunday at Denver. He mentioned Dalton will probably be evaluated on a week-to-week foundation by way of who will begin shifting ahead.
Dalton, 36, has gone 1-4 since changing Younger because the starter for Carolina (1-6).
Younger was benched in favor of Dalton after an 0-2 begin through which he threw three interceptions to no touchdowns. Dalton received his debut in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders however has misplaced his final 4 begins.
Younger is 2-16 total because the starter after being the highest decide of the 2023 draft.
This is not the primary time a Carolina quarterback was injured in a automotive crash to spark a change. Cam Newton suffered two again fractures in 2014 in an accident through which his truck tumbled lower than half a mile from BOA on a Tuesday.
The Panthers have been 4-8-1 however nonetheless within the hunt for the NFC South title on the time of the accident. Backup Derek Anderson began one sport, a win in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, rather than Newton and Carolina went on to win the division with a 7-8-1 report.
Carolina (1-6) is getting into a three-game stretch in opposition to the Broncos (4-3), New Orleans Saints (2-5) and New York Giants (2-5) earlier than its bye weekend.
