The Carolina Panthers announced they’ll be picking up Bryce Young’s fifth-year option on April 29th, but this was known information since the middle of January after the Panthers lost against the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round. GM Dan Morgan made it clear that the option was incoming, but now that it’s official, it’s time to start thinking about what’s next for Bryce Young.  Bryce Young Has Huge Extension Looming  Jan 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) reflects before an NFC Wild Card Round game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images With the fifth-year option out of the way, the pressure on Bryce Young to perform increases, cause while he has made improvements, Young still has to prove he is the long-term centerpiece of the Panthers, consistently competing for the NFC South title and contending in the NFL playoffs.…