Carolina Panthers LB Nic Scourton injured during training camp

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Nic Scourton may have suffered a serious knee injury during the first session of training camp on July 23, 2026. He reportedly left practice and is scheduled to undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. Panthers coach Dave Canales declined to comment on its severity, raising concerns about losing Scourton, who had a strong rookie season with five sacks. The team hopes for a positive evaluation as they prepare for the season opener against the Chicago Bears on September 13.

• 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — Nic Scourton injury update: Panthers LB hurts knee in training camp