Scourton’s ACL Tear Ends Season | Carolina Panthers News

Panthers rookie linebacker Nic Scourton, a breakout second-round pick and key defensive force last season, is facing a potential season-ending ACL tear after going down in practice — a devastating blow for a team already rebuilding without high expectations. Scourton’s 2025 debut was promising, starting eight games and anchoring a defense that helped end the Panthers’ playoff drought. With surgery likely ahead, the team now must pivot defensively and lean on their offense to fill the void left by one of their brightest young talents. 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/45c0b6343dbbc02b