Nic Scourton

Nic Scourton has been diagnosed with a torn ACL. He will get a second opinion to confirm it, and if it’s confirmed, will have surgery in the next few weeks. His 2026 is all but over.

Fantasy Impact

It’s a brutal injury to have happen at any time, but especially when it happens within minutes of starting the first day of practice. He will look to rest and recover for next year, and hopefully we will see his breakout in 2027.

Nic Scourton suffered an apparent right knee injury during practice on Thursday during the Panthers opening day of training camp. He will have an MRI this afternoon.

Fantasy Impact

Scourton was a potential breakout star for the Panthers in 2026, but now they could be without him for an extended period of time. Other reports said that he couldn’t put any pressure on his leg, highlighting the potential severity. Hopefully he will be back soon.

Panthers coach Dave Canales said Nic Scourton could return to practice next week.

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Canales added that Scourton is “doing great” after he suffered a collapsed lung a week ago.

Panthers coach Dave Canales said Nic Scourton has shown "huge improvement" from his collapsed lung.

Fantasy Impact

Scourton was able to show it on Monday. Canales confirmed he will not play on Thursday.

Panthers defensive tackle Nic Scourton may not play in the preseason due to a hamstring injury.

Fantasy Impact

Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Scourton is doing great in his recovery, but the team hasn't decided whether or not he will play in the preseason as they manage his injury. The rookie was the Panthers' second-round pick out of Texas A&M in 2025 and has a chance to make an impact on one of the league's worst defenses from a season ago.