01-06-2026, 05:12 PM -
Ladypanther
I believe you're right.
Unfortunately, the Panthers will have to make the decision about Bryce BEFORE any of that happens. The mandatory end date for the 5th year option is MAY 1st. The option CAN be made as early as JAN 5th. So between 1-5 and 5-1 the Panthers will decide on whether BY will remain under contract through the end of 2027. --- Now, YES the Panthers could still divorce themselves from BY after that date, but it would cost them. The 5th year option is a fully guaranteed contract -- AND if the option is exercised, the 4th year (2026) becomes fully guaranteed as well.....
Quote:That is going to be a very tough schedule. If they stick with Bryce it will be the year he either really steps up or is out, IMHO.
I believe you're right.
Unfortunately, the Panthers will have to make the decision about Bryce BEFORE any of that happens. The mandatory end date for the 5th year option is MAY 1st. The option CAN be made as early as JAN 5th. So between 1-5 and 5-1 the Panthers will decide on whether BY will remain under contract through the end of 2027. --- Now, YES the Panthers could still divorce themselves from BY after that date, but it would cost them. The 5th year option is a fully guaranteed contract -- AND if the option is exercised, the 4th year (2026) becomes fully guaranteed as well.....
This post was last modified: 01-06-2026, 05:30 PM by Hobbit99.
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