What happened: Carolina's locker room has rallied around a relaxed version of quarterback Bryce Young—dubbed 'Fun Bryce'—as the passing offense builds momentum in October. Young opened Wednesday practice warmups by working down the offensive line to greet his blockers before drills began.

Why it matters: The quarterback has settled into his role as Carolina's franchise starter after building chemistry with wideout John Metchie and handling complex play designs. Meanwhile, Carolina's defense enters the week preparing to face multiple quarterbacks for the third time in the 2026 regular season.

What to watch: Carolina continues midweek practice sessions with one open spot remaining on the 53-man roster after waiving an offensive tackle Tuesday.