Carolina Panthers' pass rush struggles after Nic Scourton's injury

The Carolina Panthers are facing a challenging start to the 2026 training camp following the season-ending injury of outside linebacker Nic Scourton. Scourton suffered a torn ACL, leaving the team with the NFL's second-worst pass rush ranking at 31st overall. The Panthers have also dealt with additional injuries, including tight end Mitchell Evans and rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II, which raises concerns about depth on their defense. Despite the setbacks, the team is looking to improve from last season, where they tied for the third-fewest sacks. The addition of Jaelan Phillips is expected to help, but the pass rush's performance is in jeopardy if further injuries occur.

• 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers' pass rush ranked 2nd-worst in NFL after Nic Scourton's season-ending injury