Panthers OLB Nic Scourton diagnosed with torn ACL after training camp injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Nic Scourton has been diagnosed with a torn ACL following an injury during the first practice of training camp this summer. The 21-year-old was carted off the field, and surgery is expected in the coming weeks. Head coach Dave Canales expressed confidence in the defensive depth, mentioning players like Jaelan Phillips and Pat Jones, who are expected to step up in Scourton's absence. As a rookie in 2025, Scourton tied for the team lead with 5.0 sacks and was considered a key player on the defense.
- •Scourton suffered the injury during the first practice of training camp.
- •He is expected to undergo surgery soon.
- •Canales highlighted the team's depth on defense.
- •Scourton tied for team-high 5.0 sacks in 2025.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers OLB Nic Scourton shares reaction to season-ending ACL injury
- 11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers Confirm Worst-Case Nic Scourton Injury News
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Report reveals devastating injury news for Panthers OLB Nic Scourton
"The Panthers received devastating news as rising edge rusher Nic Scourton reportedly suffered a torn ACL, ending his promising second season before it began. The post Panthers Confirm Worst-Case Nic Scourton Injury News appeared first on HEAVY.
"Panthers OLB Nic Scourton shared an encouraging message after learning that his 2026 campaign has been cut short.
"According to NFL Network, tests have revealed a torn ACL for Panthers OLB Nic Scourton.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 10:00 PMPanthers OLB Nic Scourton shares reaction to season-ending ACL injury
Panthers OLB Nic Scourton shared an encouraging message after learning that his 2026 campaign has been cut short.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 11:51 PMPanthers Confirm Worst-Case Nic Scourton Injury News
The Panthers received devastating news as rising edge rusher Nic Scourton reportedly suffered a torn ACL, ending his promising second season before it began. The post Panthers Confirm Worst-Case Nic Scourton Injury News appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 8:01 PMReport reveals devastating injury news for Panthers OLB Nic Scourton
According to NFL Network, tests have revealed a torn ACL for Panthers OLB Nic Scourton.
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