Panthers lose Brazzell, Scourton for 2026 season

The injuries came six days apart in training camp.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 311 min read

Not even a week into camp and the Panthers have lost two exciting youth players to injury for the season: WR Chris Braz Via @FieldYates on X

What happened: Chris Brazzell II will undergo surgery on a torn LCL after injuring his knee during Wednesday’s practice. Nic Scourton tore his right ACL on July 23 and was placed on injured reserve.

Why it matters: Carolina must replace a rookie receiver and a second-year edge before preseason play begins. Brazzell’s absence wipes out his debut season, while Scourton leaves a full-season gap in the pass-rush rotation.

By the numbers: Brazzell was selected No. 83 overall in April; Scourton’s injury occurred on the first day of camp.

What to watch: Carolina’s roster moves and revised rotations at receiver and edge will come into focus through the remainder of camp.

Sources

@FieldYates 2026-07-31T05:28:55.334104+00:00

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