Andy Dalton isn't just serving as the Panthers' starting quarterback; he's also helping Bryce Young deal with being benched.

The Panthers benched Bryce Young two games into the 2024 season and inserted Andy Dalton into the starting lineup. Also subbing in for Carolina alongside Dalton? Hope.

Second-year quarterback Bryce Young will step back into the starting role for the Carolina Panthers against the Denver Broncos in Week 8 after Andy Dalton was injured in a car accident on Tuesday.

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales, center, speaks to Carolina Panthers quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Bryce Young (9) at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 27: Andy Dalton #14 and Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers speak on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High ...

The Carolina Panthers are staying with Bryce Young for their upcoming Week 9 game against the New Orleans Saints. Young is staying in the lineup despite Andy Dalton's return to practice following ...

Andy Dalton's competence makes trading Bryce Young virtually impossible Dalton isn't exactly lighting the world on fire and might lose against the Bengals, but even with that, he's thrown for 220 ...

Carolina Panthers quarterbacks Bryce Young (9) and Andy Dalton (right) stand on the sideline in the closing minutes Sunday. The Panthers have been outscored 73-13 in their first two games this season.