Bryce Young Reportedly Involved In ‘Big Fight’ At Panthers Training Camp

Bryce Young found himself in the middle of a training camp scuffle during the Carolina Panthers’ Monday practice, according to The Athletic‘s Joe Person, who reported the quarterback “took offense” after safety Lathan Ransom tried to hit running back Jonathon Brooks on a run play.

What followed was a “big fight” that saw Young and cornerback Mike Jackson jawing at each other — a confrontation that reportedly continued for several minutes. An offensive lineman also got pulled into the fray at some point, and Person indicated someone took a hit to the head during the melee.

Person added that after practice wrapped, Young, Jackson and safety Nick Scott had a lengthy conversation to smooth things over. Scott later addressed the incident in his post-practice press conference, chalking it up to the natural physicality of camp.

“At this point in camp, there’s just a level of physicality that naturally happens,” Scott said. “We haven’t seen a different color in a long, long time… that’s part of the game. You want it. But at the same time, there’s that aspect of protecting the team and guys that you’re going to need on Sunday.”

Scott pushed back on the idea that the scuffle was a bigger deal than it looked, saying it was “starting to turn into something bigger than it is.” He added: “This is not like the sitcom of the Panthers. We’re having fun. Camp is going really well.”

Canales Praises “Physical, Competitive” Practice

Head coach Dave Canales opened his own press conference by calling Monday a “fantastic practice,” using words like “physical,” “competitive” and “passionate” to describe the session. Asked directly whether he had an issue with the play that sparked the fight, Canales declined to weigh in.

“We’re not out here practicing for a different sport,” Canales said. “Our sport’s physical… but we can do it the right way.”

Young did not hold a formal press conference Monday. The Panthers’ starters are next scheduled to play in the preseason opener at Buffalo on Saturday, Aug. 15, the first game at the newly built Highmark Stadium.