Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan addressed the media regarding the team's plans for quarterback Bryce Young's fifth-year option during a pre-draft press conference. Morgan confirmed that the option will be exercised after the draft, stating, "Once the draft's over, we'll definitely get that going." Although Young's option has not yet been triggered, several of his fellow 2023 draftees have already had theirs exercised. Morgan explained that the delay is due to Young not being present at the team's facilities yet and the ongoing draft preparations. Last season, Young helped the Panthers secure their first playoff berth in eight years and achieve their first NFC South title in ten seasons, recording career-highs in completion percentage (63.6), passing yards (3,011), passing touchdowns (23), and passer rating (87.8).