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.