Panthers' Rookie Out Before Season Starts | Carolina Panthers News

Panthers’ season starts with a brutal injury blow: rookie WR Chris Brazzell tore his LCL in practice and will need surgery, ending his 2024 campaign before it begins. He was a second-round pick expected to compete for the third receiver spot. Adding to the woes, linebacker Nic Scourton also suffered a torn ACL in practice last week. With key players sidelined, veterans David Moore and John Metchie — the latter with a QB connection to Bryce Young — now step into the spotlight. Meanwhile, high-draft pick Xavier Legette is under pressure to prove himself, having dropped weight and dialed up his conditioning. With a tough 2026 schedule looming and Bryce Young aiming to build on his playoff run, the Panthers’ healthy players must carry the load — and fast. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b1f239c009fce98