The lovefest for Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young continues.
Young, since his dazzling five-touchdown performance in Sunday’s 44-38 win over the Atlanta Falcons, has been getting props from a who’s who of the sports and entertainment industries. He’s been praised by head coach Dave Canales, team owner David Tepper, franchise great Cam Newton, Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry and even trap-soul artist Rod Wave.
His latest admirer? New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who posted the following reply to Twitter/X on Tuesday . . .
He is
— Garrett Wilson (@GarrettWilson_V) January 7, 2025
Oh, and this isn’t the first time that Wilson has openly endorsed Young . . .
Remember talking to Garrett about Young back in Jets locker room back October. He was adamant he was a player. Said everyone was gonna see.
I may, or may not, have rolled my eyes.
GW was spot on. https://t.co/co7etqLOAG
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) January 7, 2025
With Wilson’s future in New York in question, and with Carolina still in the market for a No. 1 wideout, that response threw Panthers fans into an absolute frenzy. Here are just some of their best reactions:
Dan Morgan – make it happen! https://t.co/na5qgXMpDm
— Panthers On Tap (@PanthersOnTap) January 7, 2025
Bro … I’ll cry pic.twitter.com/rNO6K3Zc5P
— IAmWestsideFetti
(@4MR_Fetti) January 7, 2025
Garrett Wilson belongs in process blue pic.twitter.com/20v379ctwo
— DJ (Mr.McBean) (@NametheBryce) January 7, 2025
pic.twitter.com/1YZL654UtK https://t.co/hDIOluzQq7
— Michael Bell (@avl_mike) January 7, 2025
Panthers twitter right now : pic.twitter.com/6Mn5E2Ueok
— LilRocketNasa
(@lilrocketnasa) January 7, 2025
Bryce hoopin down the stretch really got players wanting to join up?
— Unnecessary Bluntness Owner/Coach/QB (@DuncOnDemand) January 7, 2025
Bryce Young to Garrett Wilson? https://t.co/3nDEI0UZmu pic.twitter.com/E3NIz4DiFY
— 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙨
(@ThomasWrrld) January 7, 2025
Garret ain’t tweeted this year and his first tweet of 2025 is to comment about Bryce pic.twitter.com/R7TKvFnxzy
— Mātt (@itsThatMattDude) January 7, 2025
Welcome to the offseason!