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Former Alabama coach comes to Bryce Young’s defense, amid Panthers struggles

The trade deadline in the National Football League is set for November 5.

Bryce Young, a former Alabama standout, has been one of the biggest names considered to be on the trading block.

He was selected No. 1 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2023 NFL Draft. Young, a Heisman Memorial Trophy winner in 2021, has struggled early in his professional career. After leading the Panthers to two wins in 16 games as a rookie, he was benched earlier this season in favor of Andy Dalton. Young has completed 61 of 102 passes for 523 yards with two touchdowns to five interceptions in five games.