Scourton ACL Tear Shakes Panthers | Carolina Panthers News

Carolina Panthers’ promising second-round pick Nic Scourton tore his ACL early in training camp, a devastating blow for a team counting on his explosive pass-rushing to anchor their defense. With just five sacks as a rookie, Scourton was poised for a breakout season — and now, his injury could trigger NFLPA scrutiny over whether the wet field and restricted drills during the acclimation period contributed to the freak accident. Head coach Dave Canales called it a “horrible loss,” lauding Scourton’s leadership as much as his talent, while teammates rally around him amid looming league investigation and mounting pressure. 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/9e3af52e1cd4daca