Bryce Young was "never" going to be traded at NFL Trade Deadline per Dan Morgan

Despite calls from teams and rumors, GM Dan Morgan is saying he wasn't going to trade Bryce Young.

Nov 3, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) changes the play during the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images / Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

One of the biggest and most interesting players at the 2024 NFL Trade Deadline was Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young. The second-year player was benched and still hasn't been committed to even for the rest of the season, prompting teams to call and see if they could get the former number-one overall pick for cheap.

That didn't happen, possibly because Young went out and played one of his best games yet and led the team to a comeback win on Sunday. More likely, it's because GM Dan Morgan never wanted to move on from him.

Dan Morgan says Bryce Young was never a trade option

#Panthers GM Dan Morgan one day after the trade deadline in regards to Bryce Young: “I never opened that door. I didn’t want to trade Bryce, still don’t.”@CSLonQCN #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/z5hUmXspbt

— Gabe McDonald (@GabeMcDonald_) November 6, 2024

After practice on Wednesday, GM Dan Morgan told reporters why Bryce Young is still wearing the Panthers uniform, “I never opened that door. I didn’t want to trade Bryce, still don’t.” According to him, there was never a chance Young would get moved. Even now, the GM wants to hang onto the player.

While the future remains in doubt, keeping Young now is likely good strategy on Morgan's part. He could theoretically be the franchise QB, especially if the last two games are any indication of his growth as a player. Trading him now doesn't make sense. Perhaps trading him this offseason loses some of the return, but it gives the Panthers several more games to make a decision on him.

- Enjoy more free Panthers coverage with Carolina Panthers on SI - 

Dave Canales comments on Dennis Allen firing after loss to Panthers

NFL trade deadline: Latest reports, rumors about Carolina Panthers

What Adam Thielen said about rumors going into NFL trade deadline

Panthers insider reports team wants to extend two key contributors