CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Younger is heading in the right direction to go back because the starter for Sunday’s house sport in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings barring a setback together with his sprained proper ankle over the then couple of days, schoolmaster Frank Reich mentioned Wednesday.

Younger, who ignored Sunday’s 37-27 loss at Seattle on Sunday, used to be a complete player in Wednesday’s apply. It used to be his first apply since struggling a gentle ankle sprain in a Age 2 Monday evening loss to the Unused Orleans Saints.

The ankle used to be taped when Younger arrived for apply however didn’t impede his workload or efficiency.

“The big thing right now is to see how he responds [Thursday],” Reich said. “As it used to be excellent paintings as of late. Simply must construct certain there’s disagree primary setbacks, disagree flare-ups. But when he remains heading in the right direction, nearest I believe issues are headed within the accurate direction.”

Younger ignored just one get started in 3 years at Alabama. That used to be with a sprained throwing shoulder for an early season sport in opposition to Texas A&M.

He made the shuttle to Seattle, the place he informed Reich the ankle used to be getting higher each moment.

“First thing I would say is hats off to Bryce for getting himself ready to get out there today,” Reich said. “It is advisable to see the resolution in his visuals. It is advisable to really feel his power and the desire to be available in the market.”

Andy Dalton began in opposition to Seattle, finishing 34 of 58 makes an attempt for 361 yards and two touchdowns within the loss that dropped Carolina to 0-3 for the primary year for the reason that 2010 season. He had disagree interceptions.

Younger finished 42 of 71 move makes an attempt for 299 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He had just one finishing touch of 20-plus yards in opposition to Atlanta and Unused Orleans. Dalton had 4 in opposition to Seattle.

Reich mentioned he can be relaxed taking part in Younger even though he wasn’t 100%.

“Credit Bryce for being ready early,” Reich said. “We had been pondering one to 2 weeks, and it might be greater than two. He’s carried out the entirety he may just to get again right here.

“He clearly desires to be available in the market. We would like him to be available in the market. [He’ll play] as lengthy has he’s in a position to exit and play games profitable soccer.”