Panthers' defense steps up in camp with Nic Scourton sidelined

Scourton is out for the season with a torn ACL.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 241 min read

Training Camp Observations: Defense steps up in Nic Scourton's absence @Ticketmaster | #KeepPounding https://t.co/fzg Via @Panthers on X

What happened: Panthers training camp coverage flagged the defense's performance with Nic Scourton out for the season after a torn ACL. The outside linebacker was carted off practice fields earlier this week before the diagnosis was confirmed.

Why it matters: Carolina moved fast to The camp defense now has to prove it can hold up without one of its projected edge pieces heading into the 2026 season.

By the numbers: Cam Gill, signed as Scourton's replacement, won UFL Defensive Player of the Year with 11 sacks.

What to watch: Watch how Gill and the rest of the edge rotation perform in the remaining camp practices before final roster decisions.

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@Panthers 2026-07-24T20:28:43.483139+00:00

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