Scourton Injury Shifts Week One Battle | Chicago Bears News

The Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers’ Week One showdown just got a lot more interesting—thanks to a major injury. Panthers’ key pass-rusher Nic Scourton tore his ACL, sidelining him for the season. That opens the door for Jaelan Phillips to take center stage, but Carolina’s also brought in UFL Defensive Player of the Year Cam Gill to fill the void. For the Bears, it’s a golden opportunity: they’ll lean on their elite offensive line to double-team Phillips and protect rookie QB Caleb Williams. With Scourton out, the Panthers’ defense still packs a punch—but the Bears now have a clearer path to victory in their opening game. 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/384edd5d7c4edb6e