The Carolina Panthers held their breath early in today’s game against the Falcons when quarterback Bryce Young went down hard after a sack by Billy Bowman in the first quarter. Young was clearly in pain, but was able to walk off and into the locker room with the medical staff.

While the Panthers have yet to release an official injury report, a notable voice in the physical therapy community has offered some initial insight. Dr. Tom Christ, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, weighed in on the injury mechanism on his X account.

“ Bryce Young #panthers Awaiting report on what exactly is injured but I see the defender stepping on his right ankle creating an eversion force that can lead to a high ankle sprain. Young had a right high ankle sprain earlier this season.”

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