Panthers QB Bryce Young Stops Mid-Game to Pray for Injured Opponent

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In a display of sportsmanship that transcends the competitive nature of NFL football, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young received widespread acclaim for a moment of compassion during their game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

As Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered an injury in the fourth quarter, cameras caught Young pausing to offer a heartfelt prayer for his fallen opponent.

The fact that Young took a moment to acknowledge his fallen opponent in an incredibly tight game in the final 10 minutes of the fourth quarter says something about his character.

This is one of the classiest moves we’ve seen in sports in years. Well done, Bryce.

🚨WHOLESOME: #Panthers QB Bryce Young stopped mid-game and STARTED PRAYING TO GOD for an injured opponent who was down on the field in pain.

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Bryce Young is a pure class act and this is awesome. He was raised right.pic.twitter.com/4bDzVoO8KR

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) December 8, 2024

Bryce Young Stops To Pray For Opponent

Gardner-Johnson had a rough go of things on Sunday. Prior to the injury in the fourth quarter, he initially left the game in the first quarter to be evaluated for a concussion.

He must have passed protocols and later returned to the game.

After the play in question later in the game, Gardner-Johnson could be seen lying face down on the ground for a few minutes. He appears to have collided head-to-head with Panthers’ wide receiver Xavier Legette.

He slowly got up and walked off the field. However, the team has yet to acknowledge whether this injury was also related to a concussion.

It’s Been A Tough Season

The game itself was a testament to Young’s resilience and growth as a quarterback.

Despite the Panthers’ loss in a close 22-16 contest against one of the league’s top defenses, Young demonstrated his capability to lead his team in high-pressure situations.

He nearly orchestrated a game-tying drive, showcasing improved pocket presence and decision-making. These have been focal points of his development since being reinstated as the starter earlier in the season. Indeed, Young was benched for several games in favor of Andy Dalton.

Young was emotional after Carolina fans booed him in a Week 2 blowout to the Los Angeles Chargers. Since returning, the Panthers record is 2-4, but the team has been far more competitive of late.

Aside from pushing the Eagles to the limit, Carolina and Young lost to the Tampa Bay Buccanneers, the first-place team in the NFC South, in overtime. They also lost to defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs by a field goal.

Young has publicly expressed his faith multiple times. He has acknowledged his belief in God, particularly in moments of adversity or when speaking about his career and personal life.