Bryce Young Contract: Salary With Panthers On Rookie Deal

Bryce Young was left for dead as an NFL quarterback after a bad first 15 games. But Carolina’s roster wasn’t very good, and Young isn’t as physically imposing as some of the other quarterbacks in the league. He was always going to need a little time to develop.

Carolina still isn’t great, and Young makes more mistakes than you would want as a developing quarterback. 

Nevertheless, Young and the Panthers are a playoff team in 2025. Carolina endured the bad times and came out on the other side. 

Perhaps 2026 will be a good year for Carolina Panthers odds. 

Bryce Young Contract

After he was drafted No. 1 overall by Carolina in 2023, Bryce Young signed a four-year contract worth $37,955,071. 

Because he was a first-round pick, Young’s rookie contract is fully guaranteed.

Bryce Young Signing Bonus

Bryce Young’s signing bonus for his rookie contract is $24,603,688.

Bryce Young Salary

Bryce Young made $4,209,281 from his NFL contract for the 2025 season.

That money breaks down into a $3.17 million roster bonus and $1.03 million in base salary – the veteran minimum for third-year players in 2025. There’s also a small $8,820 workout bonus. 

Bryce Young Fifth-Year Option

Like all first-round picks, Young’s rookie contract can be extended for one year by the team using the NFL fifth-year option.

Young’s fifth year would be the 2027 season.