Panthers Linebacker Carted Off With Injury on Camp's Opening Day
WHO:
panthers.com - Nic Scourton is a second-year outside linebacker for the Carolina Panthers.
Charlotte Observer - Bryce Young is the quarterback for the Panthers.
Charlotte Observer - Running back Jonathon Brooks participated in his first training camp practice after missing the previous two summers due to back-to-back ACL surgeries on his right knee.
panthers.com - Panthers head coach Dave Canales stated that Nic Scourton is going to get imaging on his right knee.
NY Post - Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton was involved in the incident.
Heavy NFL - The Carolina Panthers team is involved in the training camp.
WHAT:
Daily Mail NFL - Nic Scourton is expected to undergo imaging on his right knee later in the afternoon following his injury.
panthers.com - Scourton was carted off the practice field in tears after suffering a right knee injury during a team drill.
Charlotte Observer - Head coach Dave Canales stated, "You hate to see it any time somebody gets injured," regarding Scourton's situation.
Charlotte Observer - Canales confirmed that he would provide an update on Scourton's condition when possible.
Daily Mail NFL - Nic Scourton suffered a "grim" injury on the first day of training camp, a year after suffering a collapsed lung.
Heavy NFL - The Carolina Panthers may have suffered a devastating injury to a key defender during training camp.
panthers.com - Scourton was carted off the practice field after suffering a right knee injury during a team drill.
Charlotte Observer - Scourton was transported from the field to Bank of America Stadium in the front seat of a medical cart.
Charlotte Observer - Head coach Dave Canales confirmed that Scourton will undergo imaging on his right knee.
Charlotte Observer - Canales stated he would provide an update on Scourton's condition when possible.
panthers.com - Scourton was carted off the practice field after suffering a right knee injury during a team drill.
Charlotte Observer - Scourton was unable to put any weight on his right leg while being assisted onto the cart.
Charlotte Observer - Scourton co-led the Panthers with five sacks as a rookie last season and was expected to start opposite Jaelan Phillips this coming season.
Charlotte Observer - Jonathon Brooks was given several team reps with the first-team offense during practice.
Charlotte Observer - Brooks showed no signs of struggle after taking a mild hit from linebacker Devin Lloyd.
Charlotte Observer - Nic Scourton was drafted in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft and co-led the Panthers with five sacks as a rookie last season.
Daily Mail NFL - Nic Scourton suffered a "grim" injury on the first day of training camp, a year after suffering a collapsed lung.
panthers.com - Scourton was unable to put any weight on his right leg while being assisted onto the cart.
NY Post - Nic Scourton was carted off the field in tears due to an injury.
Heavy NFL - The Panthers may have suffered a devastating injury to a key defender during training camp.
WHERE:
NY Post - The incident occurred during the Panthers' training camp.
WHEN:
Heavy NFL - The injury occurred on the second day of training camp.
WHY:
NY Post - The article suggests the injury is a significant concern for the team.
HOW:
panthers.com - Players on the field dropped to a knee in silence as Scourton was tended to, and the music stopped during the incident.
panthers.com - The cart stopped at the gate on its way out, allowing every player to come over and spend a second or two with Scourton.
panthers.com - Players on the field dropped to a knee in silence as Scourton was tended to, and the music stopped during the incident.
panthers.com - The cart stopped at the gate on its way out, allowing every player to come over and spend a second or two with Scourton.
panthers.com - Players on the field dropped to a knee in silence as Scourton was tended to, and the music stopped during the incident.
Charlotte Observer - After Scourton was carted off, the entire roster approached the cart to console him.
Charlotte Observer - Head coach Dave Canales expressed excitement about Jonathon Brooks' performance, stating, "He looks fast. He looks like the guy that I remember."
panthers.com - Players on the field dropped to a knee in silence as Scourton was tended to, and the music stopped during the incident.
NY Post - Nic Scourton was carted off the field, indicating the severity of the injury.
Nic Scourton is set to undergo imaging on his right knee later today after suffering an injury during a team drill, which left him in tears as he was carted off the practice field. Head coach Dave Canales expressed his concern, stating, "You hate to see it any time somebody gets injured," and confirmed he would provide an update on Scourton's condition when possible. As the incident unfolded, players dropped to a knee in silence, and the music stopped, with the cart pausing at the gate to allow teammates to offer their support to Scourton.