Panthers sign Cam Gill after Nic Scourton's knee injury during camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:38 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The Carolina Panthers have signed outside linebacker Cam Gill following the loss of Nic Scourton to a right knee injury during the team's first training camp practice on July 23. Scourton's injury prompted immediate action by the Panthers, who aim to bolster their defense. Gill, 28, previously played for the Panthers in 2024 and had notable success in the United Football League, earning recognition as the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year. The Panthers will look to integrate Gill into their roster as they adapt to Scourton's absence during training camp.
- •Nic Scourton suffered a right knee injury at training camp.
- •Panthers quickly agreed to terms with Cam Gill.
- •Gill recorded 22 tackles and four quarterback hits in 2024.
- •He won the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year in the UFL.
- •Gill has played 50 regular-season games in his career.
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers place outside linebacker Nic Scourton on injured reserve following knee injury
- 7:40 PMNBCSports.com — Panthers agree to terms with OLB Cam Gill after Nic Scourton’s injury - NBC Sports
- 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers agree to terms with OLB Cam Gill after Nic Scourton's injury
"The Carolina Panthers placed Nic Scouton on injured reserve on Friday, one day after the second-year outside linebacker tore the ACL in his right knee during the first practice of training camp. Carolina signed outside linebacker Cam Gill as a potential replacement. The team also signed offensive lineman Derrell Bailey and waived guard Joshua Gray.
"The Panthers lost outside linebacker Nic Scourton to a right knee injury in the team's first training camp practice on Thursday.
"The Panthers lost outside linebacker Nic Scourton to a right knee injury in the team's first training camp practice on Thursday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 2:40 PMPanthers place outside linebacker Nic Scourton on injured reserve following knee injury
The Carolina Panthers placed Nic Scouton on injured reserve on Friday, one day after the second-year outside linebacker tore the ACL in his right knee during the first practice of training camp. Carolina signed outside linebacker Cam Gill as a potential replacement. The team also signed offensive lineman Derrell Bailey and waived guard Joshua Gray.
- NBCSports.comJul 23, 2026, 7:40 PMPanthers agree to terms with OLB Cam Gill after Nic Scourton’s injury - NBC Sports
The Panthers lost outside linebacker Nic Scourton to a right knee injury in the team's first training camp practice on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 7:38 PMPanthers agree to terms with OLB Cam Gill after Nic Scourton's injury
The Panthers lost outside linebacker Nic Scourton to a right knee injury in the team's first training camp practice on Thursday.
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