Panthers' Nic Scourton carted off field with knee injury

The Carolina Panthers' first day of training camp was marred by a significant injury on Thursday, July 23, as second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton was carted off the field with an apparent right knee injury. The incident occurred during team drills at the team's facility in Charlotte, forcing an early end to the practice session.

Head coach Dave Canales confirmed the injury, noting that Scourton was unable to put weight on his leg. The 21-year-old player was visibly emotional as he was transported from the field, with the entire roster gathering around the cart to console him before it departed. Scourton was scheduled to undergo an MRI on his knee later Thursday afternoon to determine the severity of the injury. Canales said he would provide an update when more information is available.

Scourton, a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, was poised for a starting role in his sophomore season. As a rookie, he appeared in all 17 games, co-leading the team with five sacks while recording 47 tackles and a forced fumble. He earned a starting spot midway through the season and started six of the team's final eight games, including their playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams....