Panthers face early injuries at training camp, testing team depth

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Panthers face early injuries at training camp, testing team depth
Summary

During the first day of training camp, the Carolina Panthers encountered significant injuries, challenging their roster depth. Veteran right tackle Taylor Moton will miss extended time due to a blood clot in his lung, prompting rookie Monroe Freeling to assume the starting role. Cornerback Jaycee Horn continues to recover from a foot injury, while defensive tackle Bobby Brown III is rehabilitating a hamstring issue. The most alarming news came when second-year edge rusher Nic Scourton suffered a torn ACL, ending his season before it began. Despite these setbacks, the Panthers' depth may help mitigate the impact of injuries as the preseason approaches.

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  • Taylor Moton diagnosed with a blood clot, unavailable for extended period.
  • Monroe Freeling steps in as starting right tackle during Moton's absence.
  • Nic Scourton suffers a torn ACL, sidelining him for the season.
  • Jaycee Horn and Bobby Brown III are both recovering from injuries.
  • The Panthers' roster depth will be crucial as preseason approaches.
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  • 4:40 PMYahoo SportsDay 1 Injuries at Panthers Training Camp Immediately Test Depth
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The Carolina Panthers needed only one day of training camp to generate enough headlines for an entire week. Some brought excitement. Others immediately tested Carolina’s depth before preseason football even began. While injuries dominated the conversation coming out of Day 1, they also revealed something Panthers fans haven’t been able to say in quite some […] The post Day 1 Injuries at Panthers Training Camp Immediately Test Depth appeared first on The Lead.

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