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Panthers OLB Nic Scourton diagnosed with torn ACL after training camp injury

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Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Panthers OLB Nic Scourton diagnosed with torn ACL after training camp injury

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

Latest Updates

10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers OLB Nic Scourton shares reaction to season-ending ACL injury
2:08 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers place OLB Nic Scourton on IR, part ways with OL
11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers Confirm Worst-Case Nic Scourton Injury News
8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers’ worst fears with Nic Scourton injury have been confirmed
8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Report reveals devastating injury news for Panthers OLB Nic Scourton

What they're saying

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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.
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After it was feared Carolina Panthers edge rusher Nic Scourton had suffered a significant injury at practice on Thursday, it was reportedly confirmed by tests.
— Yahoo Sports