Second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton tore his ACL during team drills on Thursday, according to multiple reports.The 21-year-old had a strong rookie season and was expected to be a key contributor to the defense."I'm just sick about it," Panthers general manager Dan Morgan said Thursday night.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMCarolina Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton walks to the NFL team's training camp Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C.
(AP Photo/Scott Kinser)In 17 games last season, the 2025 second-round draft pick started eight.He recorded 47 tackles, 5.0 sacks and seven tackles for loss.The Panthers signed star edge rusher Jaelan Phillips in the offseason to a four-year, $120 million contract, with the hopes of pairing him alongside Scourton to form a strong pass-rushing duo.Scourton will reportedly be placed on injured reserve and will seek a second opinion on the injury.The former Texas A&M star went down on a wet field late in practice during team drills.
Players immediately gathered around him on one knee.ZERO BS.JUST DAKICH.
TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD.DOWNLOAD NOW!Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Nic Scourton reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov.
16, 2025.(Brett Davis/Imagn Images)Scourton held his hand over his face as he was led into a waiting cart.As he was leaving the field, the cart stopped and head coach Dave Canales and every player on the roster individually walked over to hug Scourton before he was taken to the training room."They care about each other," Panthers coach Dave Canales said.
"Whenever you’re in a group of people doing something hard together, it has a way of creating a special bond.Between all the workouts and going through a full season and an offseason and all that, it means something to the guys.
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