Just as many feared the instant it happened, the Carolina Panthers will be without their second-year edge-rusher Nic Scourton for the entire 2026 season.
Nic Scourton has torn his ACL
It was reported early Thursday that Scourton had suffered a serious knee injury and was carted off during practice. The severity of the injury has now been revealed, and it is confirmed what many feared and the worst-case scenario.
According to NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Cameron Wolfe, imaging has revealed a full ACL tear for Scourton, which will cause him to miss the entire 2026 season.
Rapoport added that Scourton is seeking a second opinion to confirm the diagnosis before undergoing surgery.