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Further tests confirm suspicions surrounding Nic Scourton’s injury – what it means for the Panthers’ defense in 2026

Carolina Panthers second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton suffered a torn ACL during the team’s first day of training camp on Thursday. Carolina Panthers second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton suffered a right knee injury on Thursday during the team’s first day of training camp, and further tests have confirmed the worst.

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Report: Panthers OLB Nic Scourton suffers torn ACL on first day of training camp

Carolina Panthers OLB Nic Scourton suffered a torn ACL on the first day of training camp on Thursday, ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe reported. He will miss the entirety of the 2026 season.

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Panthers OLB Nic Scourton (knee) carted off field as training camp opens

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Nic Scourton left the field on a cart after suffering an apparent right knee injury on Thursday, the first day of training camp.

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Panthers may need to reach out to a familiar name after Nic Scourton injury

Carolina Panthers fans received a harsh news update when they learned that pass-rusher Nic Scourton had been carted off the field during Thursday's practice.

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Dave Canales sees exactly what the Panthers hoped for from Jonathon Brooks during his first ever day of training camp

The Carolina Panthers wrapped up the first day of training camp and while it was a somber day due to a potentially significant injury, there was added optimism surrounding RB Jonathon Brooks.

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The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 23

Panthers Expected To Sign OLB Cam Gill

Per Greg Auman, the Panthers are expected to sign OLB Cam Gill on Friday. It’s worth noting Panthers second-year OLB Nic Scourton went down with a knee injury at practice on Thursday and had to be carted off.

Carolina Panthers News / The Lead / July 23

Panthers’ Tight End, Running Back Weaknesses Are Being Overlooked

For months, the conversation surrounding the Carolina Panthers has centered on how much better the defense needs to look. But if Carolina falls short this season, it probably won’t be because of its defense — it will be because of two overlooked offensive positions: tight end and running back.

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Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / July 23

Panthers extend naming-rights deal, reveal reimagined stadium

The Carolina Panthers and Bank of America agreed to extend their long-term stadium naming-rights deal, with the team sharing on Thursday what the reimagined Bank of America Stadium will look like by the time renovations are finished in 2030.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / July 23

The Carolina Panthers are already living a nightmare no team wants to endure on the first day of training camp

The Carolina Panthers are off and running in training camp, but they’re already dealing with their first injury scare of the year. The Carolina Panthers hit the practice field to mark the formal return of the NFL on Thursday morning.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 23

Every Open Starting Job at Carolina Panthers Training Camp

We know certain Carolina Panthers players will start. Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan, Devin Lloyd, Taylor Moton, Derrick Brown, Tre'von Moehrig, Jaycee Horn, and plenty of others should have no fear of losing their spots this summer.

Ikem Ekwonu News / The SportsRush / July 23

Ikem Ekwonu’s Patellar Tendon Rehab Has Panthers GM Bullish on 2026 Return

Ikem Ekwonu is ahead of schedule, and the Carolina Panthers believe he has a real shot at playing this season. NFL Network‘s Ian Rapoport reported that Panthers GM Dan Morgan expressed optimism about Ekwonu’s return from a torn patellar tendon.

Devin Lloyd News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 23

The Secret Skill Devin Lloyd Has That Will Totally Unlock Panthers' Defense

The Carolina Panthers made news very early with the start of the 2026 NFL fiscal year in March. A team that featured the worst defense in the league two years had already made some strides on this side of the ball this past season added more talent with the additions of five-year pass rusher Jaelan Phiilips and four-year linebacker Devin Lloyd.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / July 22

Panthers Move Ikem Ekwonu, Tershawn Wharton To Active/PUP List; Bobby Brown Added To Active/NFI List

The Panthers placed right tackle Taylor Moton and cornerback Jaycee Horn on the active/non-football injury list yesterday. More procedural moves have taken place today.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Panthers QB Bryce Young Highlights Trait That Sets Tetairoa McMillan Apart

The Carolina Panthers are looking to build off the momentum of the 2025 NFL season. With Bryce Young under center, the Panthers went 8-9, won the NFC South, and made a playoff appearance for the first time since 2017.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 22

Carolina Panthers Expected to Have New Plan for Deploying Tetairoa McMillan

Ahead of his second season in the NFL, the Carolina Panthers are looking to add a new wrinkle to wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan's game. According to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe, the Panthers plan to utilize McMillan in the slot more this coming season.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / July 22

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Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 22

Panthers Announce Six Roster Moves To Start Training Camp

The Carolina Panthers announced a flurry of roster moves to start training camp, including placing LT Ikem Ekwonu and DT Tershawn Wharton on the active/PUP list, via Joe Person.

Bryce Young News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 22

Why Panthers’ Bryce Young isn’t looking ahead to 2026 first-place schedule challenges

Bryce Young has a brutal stretch of football staring him down this December, and he made clear he is not thinking about it yet. The Panthers quarterback joined SportsCenter to discuss his growth over three NFL seasons and how Carolina plans to defend its first division title in a decade.

Taylor Moton News / 5 GOATs / July 21

Carolina Panthers RT Taylor Moton to miss regular-season time after blood clot discovered

Carolina Panthers starting right tackle Taylor Moton will miss time during the regular season with a concerning health issue, the team announced Tuesday.

Taylor Moton News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21

Standout OT Taylor Moton set to miss start of season with concerning health issue

A leading NFL offensive lineman is set to miss the start of the 2026 season with a concerning health issue. Carolina Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton will start training camp on the non-football injury list, according to ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe.

Jaycee Horn News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 21

Jaycee Horn’s injury update comes with silver lining for Panthers

Training camp is officially underway for the Carolina Panthers, with rookies reporting on Tuesday, July 21, and veterans on July 22. However, star defensive back Jaycee Horn is said to be dealing with a non-football injury just a day before he joins his teammates in practice.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / July 21

Panthers RT Taylor Moton, CB Jaycee Horn To Start Camp On NFI List

Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton is receiving treatment for blood clots and will start training camp on the non-football injury list, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 19

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