CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers quarterback Bryce Young returned to practice Wednesday after missing last week's game with an ankle injury.
Young has been undergoing treatment since Carolina's 20-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. He missed multiple practices before he was ruled out of the team's game at Seattle. Andy Dalton started in place of Young, passing for 361 yards and two touchdowns in a 37-27 loss to the Seahawks.
Young was seen with some tape on his right ankle as he entered the field Wednesday afternoon. He was working through position drills and didn't show any obvious limitations during the media viewing window.
It's unclear if Young will start Sunday's game against the Vikings. Head coach Frank Reich said it's still too early to tell, according to Panthers.com. The Panthers lost practice squad quarterback Jake Luton to the Saints this week and haven't brought in another quarterback, so there are signs that the team is confident he will be available Sunday, even if he's Dalton's backup.
Carolina (0-3) hosts the Minnesota Vikings (0-3) at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday. Carolina hasn't started 0-4 since the 2010 season, when the team finished 2-14.
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