The Carolina Panthers will begin quarterback Bryce Younger at quarterback after Andy Dalton and his household have been concerned in a automobile crash on Tuesday.
The 36-year-old was recognized with a sprained thumb after being evaluated by crew medical personnel. Nobody from Dalton’s household wanted to be taken to a hospital, however Panthers coach Dave Canales stated he’ll begin Younger as a result of Dalton’s thumb harm.
Dalton took over the Panthers’ beginning job in Week 3 after Younger, the No. 1 total decide within the 2023 NFL Draft, began the season 0-2. The Panthers are 1-4 in Dalton’s begins and 1-6 total after a 40-7 blowout loss to the Washington Commanders. Carolina is ready to face the Broncos in Denver on Sunday.
Dalton, his spouse, three kids and the household canine have been touring close to downtown Charlotte westbound on Sardis Highway approaching Windfall Highway when the crash occurred Tuesday, a Panthers spokesman stated.
The crew wouldn’t say if there was one other automobile concerned. The crew stated no extra additional particulars have been out there.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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