The offseason is in full swing, with players engaging in various activities to enjoy the summer. Quarterback Bryce Young traveled to New York for Fanatics Fest, an annual event in NYC that gathers prominent sports figures, fans, and unique collectibles.
Young participated in a panel discussion on Friday alongside fellow quarterbacks C.J. Stroud of the Texans, Caleb Williams of the Bears, and Hall of Famers Peyton Manning and Eli Manning. The conversation centered around achieving Super Bowl victories and Hall of Fame status.
Before the panel began, Young and Stroud were seen playing catch together. Both were top picks in the 2023 draft—Young as No. 1 and Stroud as No. 2—and have maintained a friendship since middle school. Young expressed his support for Stroud during a media session in Charlotte: “There’s never going to be a time that I’m not rooting for CJ.”
Throughout the event, Young participated in various activations with Stroud, competing in challenges where both current and former players, along with fans, earned points to advance on a leaderboard.
An avid basketball fan, Young also took part in a basketball challenge before concluding his day at the fest. As Game 7 of the NBA Finals approached on Sunday night, Young had previously shared with Panthers.com his prediction that the Thunder would win the championship.
For Young’s team, the Panthers, this marks just the beginning of their offseason break. They will have another month off before returning for training camp starting July 23.
