Panthers QB Bryce Young Doubtful for Week 8 with High Ankle Sprain

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young suffered a high ankle sprain in Sunday’s 13-6 win over the New York Jets and is doubtful to play in Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills at Bank of America Stadium, the team reported Friday. An MRI revealed the injury, and Young did not take part in team practice this week as the Panthers prepared for a potential absence of their starter.

Young left the game late in the third quarter after taking a sack that appeared to catch his leg under a defender. He walked to the locker room with a visible limp, was later seen wearing a walking boot, and did not return. Before exiting, Young completed 15 of 25 passes for 138 yards and a touchdown. He has completed 61.6 percent of his passes this season for 1,288 yards with 11 touchdowns and five interceptions.

Coach Dave Canales said the team would evaluate Young on a day-to-day basis and acknowledged the quarterback had been working with trainers during the week. “We’re going day to day on that right now and just really look at him each day,” Canales said. “If Bryce is ready to go, he’s going to go. But we’ve got to do what’s best for Bryce first and foremost.” Young described the moment he was hurt,...