Panthers' Training Camp Takes Hit With Scourton Injury Update
WHO:
NBC Sports - Panthers head coach Dave Canales stated, "I just know how much these guys mean to each other."
NBC Sports - Panthers quarterback Bryce Young said, "Don't know any details, but Nic's our brother."
FOX Sports - Panthers general manager Dan Morgan expressed his feelings about Scourton's injury, stating, "I'm just sick about it."
NBC Sports - The Panthers have agreed to terms with outside linebacker Cam Gill.
panthers.com - Nic Scourton, second-year linebacker for the Carolina Panthers
panthers.com - Dave Canales, head coach of the Carolina Panthers
panthers.com - Bryce Young, teammate and quarterback for the Carolina Panthers
panthers.com - Jeff Brown, VP of football operations for the Carolina Panthers
panthers.com - Taylor Moton, offensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers
panthers.com - Ikem Ekwonu, offensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers
panthers.com - Tershawn Wharton, defensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers
panthers.com - Jaycee Horn, cornerback for the Carolina Panthers
panthers.com - Brady Christensen, offensive lineman for the Carolina Panthers
panthers.com - Jonathon Brooks, running back for the Carolina Panthers
Heavy NFL - Nic Scourton, rising edge rusher for the Carolina Panthers
WHAT:
panthers.com - Nic Scourton was carted off the practice field during team drills after suffering a right knee injury.
panthers.com - Scourton was injured in a late-practice rep and was taken off the field on a medical cart.
panthers.com - The Panthers placed Scourton on injured reserve after confirming he will miss the entire 2026 season due to a torn ACL.
panthers.com - The Panthers signed Cam Gill to replace Scourton on the roster.
panthers.com - Nic Scourton was tied for the team lead with 5.0 sacks last year.
panthers.com - The Panthers signed offensive tackle Derrell Bailey, an undrafted rookie from Georgia State, to add cover at tackle.
NBC Sports - Cam Gill, who was brought back to the roster, has played 50 regular-season games in his career, totaling 51 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
panthers.com - Nic Scourton was placed on injured reserve after suffering a right knee injury during the first day of practice.
panthers.com - The Panthers signed offensive tackle Derrell Bailey to add cover at tackle, where they are without Ikem Ekwonu and Taylor Moton.
panthers.com - Cam Gill was brought back to the roster to replace Scourton, having previously played for the Panthers in 2024 and most recently being the UFL's 2026 Defensive Player of the Year.
NBC Sports - Canales expressed confidence in the depth behind Scourton, stating, "We've got depth. That's why we keep bringing in guys. We have guys that we trust."
FOX Sports - An MRI on Scourton's knee revealed that he suffered a torn ACL, confirming he will miss the entire 2026 season.
FOX Sports - Scourton was a second-round draft pick in 2024 out of Texas A&M and had an outstanding rookie season, playing in 17 games with eight starts, finishing with 47 tackles, five sacks, and nine quarterback hits.
NBC Sports - The Panthers have agreed to terms with Cam Gill, who has played 50 regular-season games in his career, totaling 51 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
NBC Sports - Cam Gill, 28, played for the Panthers in 2024, totaling 22 tackles and four quarterback hits in 10 games. He most recently played for the United Football League’s Louisville Kings, where he recorded a league-best 11 sacks in 10 games and won the league’s 2026 Defensive Player of the Year.
panthers.com - Nic Scourton suffered a right knee injury during practice and was taken off the field on a medical cart.
panthers.com - Imaging on Scourton's knee is scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
Heavy NFL - Scourton reportedly suffered a torn ACL, ending his season.
panthers.com - Ekwonu is undergoing rehabilitation for a torn patellar tendon, which typically requires 9-12 months.
panthers.com - Moton is on blood thinners for a blood clot and is out of contact until cleared.
panthers.com - Wharton is recovering from neck surgery.
panthers.com - Horn suffered a cut on his toe that required stitches but is expected to return in the next couple of weeks.
panthers.com - Christensen returned to practice after recovering from a torn Achilles.
panthers.com - Canales noted that 36 players participated in offseason training, which he described as unprecedented in his 17 years in the NFL.
panthers.com - Canales expressed excitement about Jonathon Brooks' performance in practice after recovering from a second ACL tear.
WHERE:
panthers.com - Carolina Panthers training camp in Charlotte
WHEN:
panthers.com - Imaging on Scourton's knee is scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
panthers.com - Canales mentioned that the most players present during offseason training was 36.
WHY:
panthers.com - Canales emphasized the importance of team bonding after Scourton's injury, stating, "They care about each other."
panthers.com - Canales emphasized the importance of team bonding, stating, "They care about each other. Whenever you’re in a group of people doing something hard together, it has a way of creating a special bond."
panthers.com - Canales emphasized the importance of team bonding and support following Scourton's injury, stating, "They care about each other. Whenever you’re in a group of people doing something hard together, it has a way of creating a special bond."
panthers.com - Canales emphasized the importance of team bonding and support following Scourton's injury.
HOW:
panthers.com - Canales decided to pause practice to allow players to support Scourton after his injury.
NBC Sports - Canales noted that the Panthers had 36 players participate in offseason training, which he described as unprecedented in his 17 years in the NFL.
NBC Sports - The Panthers quickly agreed to terms with Cam Gill as a replacement on the roster following Scourton's injury.
NBC Sports - The Panthers brought in Cam Gill as a replacement on the roster following Nic Scourton's injury.
panthers.com - Canales decided to pause practice to allow players to support Scourton after his injury.
The Carolina Panthers have placed Nic Scourton on injured reserve after he suffered a torn ACL during practice, which will keep him out for the entire 2026 season. Head coach Dave Canales highlighted the strong bond among the players, stating, "I just know how much these guys mean to each other," while quarterback Bryce Young expressed his support, saying, "Don't know any details, but Nic's our brother." In response to Scourton's injury, the Panthers have signed Cam Gill to fill his spot on the roster and paused practice to allow teammates to rally around him.