Panthers QB Bryce Young returns to Falcons game after suffering ankle injury

Nov 16, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks to pass while being defended by Atlanta Falcons edge Khalid Kareem (92) in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young returned to Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons after suffering an ankle injury in the first quarter.

The precise nature of his injury wasn't immediately clear. Young was in pain on the field after a sack by Billy Bowman Jr. in the first quarter. He remained down on the field for several moments as trainers tended to him.

#Panthers QB Bryce Young went down in serious pain after being sacked here: pic.twitter.com/ZH4ME1BDuh

— Arye Pulli (@AryePulliNFL) November 16, 2025

The Panthers punted on the next play, and Young eventually walked to the locker room without assistance.

The Panthers listed Young as questionable to return, but Young re-entered the game on the next Panthers possession.