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Dave Canales Reveals Injury Status of Carolina Panthers Young Star

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Charlotte, October 20, 2025 – In his latest press conference, Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales provided an important update on the ankle injury of Bryce Young, the team’s young star and rising leader.

Canales said that Bryce is currently “day-to-day” and could still return in time for Sunday’s game.

“I saw Bryce this morning and talked to him. He said, ‘Let’s push this thing.’ We’re going to take an aggressive approach to get him back out there. If we can have Bryce on the field Sunday, I’d love for that to be the case,” Canales told reporters.

The report, originally posted by sports anchor Gabe McDonald (@GabeMcDonald_) of Charlotte Sports Live (Queen City News), quickly gained traction among Panthers fans. Within hours, the post drew over 72,000 views, nearly 700 likes, and dozens of comments and shares.

Most fans praised Bryce Young’s toughness and determination, though many also voiced concerns about rushing his return too soon. One fan commented:

“I like that Bryce wants to fight to be out there, but I don’t want him to mess up his ankle long term.”

Others suggested that the Panthers should let Bryce rest and consider starting Andy Dalton if necessary — especially with a challenging matchup against the Buffalo Bills approaching.

The Panthers’ medical staff continues to monitor Young’s condition closely. Canales emphasized that while the team will always prioritize the player’s safety, he also admired Bryce’s mentality and leadership:

“Bryce is a true competitor. He wants to be there with his teammates, and that energy inspires everyone.”

With a long season ahead, Panthers fans are hoping Bryce Young can make a full and safe recovery — though not at the cost of risking further injury.

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