Panthers QB Bryce Young to sit out preseason opener

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young won't play in Thursday's preseason opener against the host New England Patriots, head coach Dave Canales announced.

Canales previously has voiced his intention of keeping Young healthy heading into the latter's second NFL season.

"Bryce will not play (on Thursday)," Canales said on Tuesday. "We'll take that kinda week to week and get a