Key Facts

• Nic Scourton, a second-year linebacker for the Panthers, was injured on Day 1 of training camp.
• He was taken off the field using a medical cart due to the severity of the injury.
• Scourton suffered a torn ACL, which usually requires surgery and long recovery.
• He is likely to miss the entire 2026 season pending a second medical opinion.
• Scourton was a promising player, drafted in the second round in 2025, with 20 tackles, five sacks, and one forced fumble as a rookie.
• Panthers coach Dave Canales said the team has other players ready to fill the gap on defense.
• The injury will challenge defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero in preparing the team for the regular season.
• Scourton plans to get a second opinion and may have surgery soon.