Bryce Young is heading to the bench.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Network first reported that the Carolina Panthers were benching Young and would start veteran Andy Dalton in the team's Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Panthers head coach Dave Canales said that Young is still "our quarterback," but the decision shows he needed to make a change before the 2024 season gets further out of hand. This was in line with statements he made following the Week 2 loss, although he did not show any desire to bench Young during that press conference.

The Panthers are 0-2 and the have only produced a single touchdown in 2024. That came on a run from Young, but he has otherwise shown significant struggles in his second season.

Fans took to social media to express shock at the decision.

Others took to social media to rip into the Panthers and owner David Tepper and declare that Young's time with the franchise may be near its end.

Young was the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft but has not had an easy go of it in the NFL.

He went 2-14 in his rookie season, throwing for 2,877 yards with 11 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. This came as 2023 No. 2 pick C.J. Stroud won the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award and led the Houston Texans to an AFC South Division title.

What makes the situation worse is the massive haul Carolina gave up to select Young at No. 1, which includes a 2024 draft pick that turned into No. 1 pick Caleb Williams.

Carolina will now hope some time off can help Young revitalize his career and allow the team to see some return from the player it hoped could carry the franchise.