How much would an extension for QB Bryce Young cost the Panthers?

The Carolina Panthers will have a big decision to make on the future of their relationship with quarterback Bryce Young. But when they do, it may not end up being that big of a commitment.

When asked about the potential of a contract extension for Young, Joe Person of The Athletic referred back to a number he reported on in January. Here's what Person wrote in the latest edition of his mailbag, which was published on Wednesday:

Two NFL talent evaluators told The Athletic in January that a Young extension should average about $33 million annually, matching the current deals of ex-Carolina QBs Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold. That’s well below the $46 million AAV that Kyler Murray — another No. 1 pick — received from the Arizona Cardinals in 2022, after Murray had led Arizona to the playoffs and had gone to back-to-back Pro Bowls. Murray was the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2019.

Although Murray's time in Arizona was cut short, he did accomplish a bit more than Young has—as far as their first three seasons went. But Young is seemingly on an ascension, having passed for career-highs in completion percentage, yards and touchdowns while helping push Carolina to their first NFC South crown since 2015.