Panthers defense takes major hit as star pass rusher suffers major injury on first day of camp: reports
The Carolina Panthers defense suffered a crushing blow on the first day of training camp.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.COMIn 17 games last season, the 2025 second-round draft pick started eight.
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The Carolina Panthers defense suffered a crushing blow on the first day of training camp.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.COMIn 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.
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- The Carolina Panthers defense suffered a crushing blow on the first day of training camp.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.COMIn 17 games last season, the 2025 second-round draft pick started eight.
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