But entering free agency, a notable cog in the QB depth chart is set to test the market. Andy Dalton, Carolina’s incumbent backup signal-caller, is a pending free agent.

Andy Dalton might return to the Panthers.Person said, "The 37-year-old Dalton has been a valuable mentor to Young and has said he’d like to stay in Charlotte in that role. Canales respects ...

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, right, smiles as quarterback Andy Dalton, left, speaks to him during practice on Monday, November 18, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com ...