Bryce Young Injury status and history
- Age
- 25
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 204 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
- Drafted
- 2023 R1, #1
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 23.7
- Pos rank
- QB4
- Rostered
- 83%
Week 4 vs. Lions, Sun Oct 4, 8:20 PM ET 1st vs. QBs, favorable
Bryce Young Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, Fri| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs DET, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Full | Due Fri |
Injury History at a Glance
Two logged injuries in four seasons, including two ankle injuries. Most of his lost time came from a high ankle sprain in 2025; nothing else has cost him more than 1 game.
Durability
90/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
High ankle sprain · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 2 | 2 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Ankle injuries in 2023 and 2025
- High ankle sprain in 2025, 1 game missed
- 2 games in 4 seasons, 1 of them in 2025
- 2 injuries spread across 1 body part
Bryce Young Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Young a game this season.
- 2025
High Ankle Sprain · Right 1 game
Suffered a right high ankle sprain in Week 7 against the New York Jets and subsequently missed the Week 8 game versus the Buffalo Bills. Briefly exited the game against the Atlanta Falcons after his right ankle was stepped on but returned to finish the game.
- 2023
Ankle 1 game
Sustained an ankle injury in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints, which led to him missing the Week 3 game against the Seattle Seahawks.
If Young Misses Time
Next man up: Kenny Pickett
Kenny Pickett is next on the Panthers depth chart at quarterback. In superflex leagues he's worth a speculative bench spot for Young managers; in 1QB leagues he's a waiver add only if Young misses time.
Who else it affects
A quarterback change matters most for Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker, his two most-targeted pass catchers this season.
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Bryce Young Injury FAQ
Is Bryce Young injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Bryce Young is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Bryce Young playing this week?
Bryce Young has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Lions on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Did Bryce Young practice today?
Bryce Young was a full participant in today's practice. His Week 4 report so far: Fri full.
Has Bryce Young missed any games this season?
No. Bryce Young has played in every Panthers game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Bryce Young's injury history?
Bryce Young has 2 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 2 games in all: 1 for a right high ankle sprain in 2025 and 1 for an ankle injury in 2023.
What was Bryce Young's most recent injury?
Bryce Young's most recent logged injury was a right high ankle sprain in Week 8 of 2025. It cost him 1 game.
Does Bryce Young have any recurring injuries?
Yes: ankle injuries in 2023 and 2025 (2 games missed).
What was Bryce Young's worst injury?
Bryce Young's longest absence came from a right high ankle sprain in 2025, which cost him 1 game of the 2 he has missed in his career.