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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Carolina Panthers need extra help.
With their top two offensive tackles out for the start of the 2026 NFL regular season and both starting guards hobbled throughout the opening three weeks of training camp, Bryce Young could be fronted by at least four different linemen when the fourth-year quarterback opens Saturday's preseason matchup against the host Buffalo Bills.
Young did not sound concerned, pointing to the reserves' role during the 33-30 Hall of Fame Game victory Aug. 6. With third- and fourth-stringers fueling the comeback, undrafted free agent quarterback Haynes King, benefitting from key blocks by backup center Nick Samac, scored the game-winning touchdown as time expired in Canton, Ohio.
"The culture in that room as been strong ever since I've been here," Young said after Sunday's practice. "Over the years, there's been so much shuffling ... guys knowing it's next man up. People have to step up."

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