CHARLOTTE, NC — The NFL is no stranger to the intersection of sports and social discourse, but a new wave of controversy has crashed over Bank of America Stadium this morning. Reports have surfaced that Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has allegedly refused to wear the designated LGBT rainbow armband in several key matchups scheduled for the upcoming seasons.

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