Rookies Stepping Up as Panthers Lose Key Players | Carolina Panthers News

Carolina Panthers’ training camp hit a rough note early with edge rusher Nic Scourton sidelined for the season after a devastating ACL tear. With the NFC South title on the line, the team is leaning heavily on its rookies to fill the void—especially Monroe Freeling, who may jump from left tackle to right tackle faster than expected due to veteran Taylor Moton’s blood clot absence. Other rookies like defensive lineman Lee Hunter, wideout Chris Brazzell, and DB Zakee Wheatley are also primed for big roles amid injuries. Even fifth-rounder Sam Hecht and UDFA Aaron Hall are in the mix, with Hecht already earning praise for the center job and Hall vying for a defensive line spot. This is a make-or-break season for young talent—can they rise to the occasion when veterans are out? 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/20f675cd7c9b4c1e