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Liam McKeone

MYSTERIOUS: Lebron james had strong message for bryce young after benching this ain t on you | Mind Blowing Facts

James tweeted a message of support for the former No. 1 overall pick on Tuesday night | Rob Schumacher-Imagn Images

It has been a tough week for Bryce Young, former Alabama superstar and 2023 No. 1 pick. After a horrific start to his second season in the NFL, on the heels of a truly abominable rookie year, Young was benched for journeyman Andy Dalton. But the embattled young quarterback does have at least one big name in his corner: LeBron James.

On Tuesday night, James sent out a message of support for Young on his X (formerly Twitter) account. What's more, James also absolved Young of blame, saying he knows "this ain't on you."

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