Panthers rising star carted off field in 'grim scene' at opening training camp practice

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A potential breakout defender for the Carolina Panthers here in 2026 may have just suffered a devastating setback.

According to numerous reports from the opening session of training camp on Thursday, second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton was carted off the practice field after sustaining what appeared to be a lower body injury. The injury occurred during team drills.

Grim scene here at practice as players immediately take a knee as Nic Scourton goes down and has to be carted off the field. He’s not putting any pressure on his right leg.

— Carolina Blitz (@KeepBlitzin) July 23, 2026

Second-year EDGE rusher Nic Scourton gets hurt on an 11-on-11 rep. Getting carted off the field.

He’s emotional as he departs the field; the entire team hugs him before departing.

— Alex Zietlow (@alexzietlow05) July 23, 2026

Panthers LB Nic Scourton suffered an apparent lower body injury in practice during team drills moments ago & was carted off.

Scourton was in tears as cart left the field and whole team came to give him a hug when he left. A lot of emotions for key player injury Day 1 of camp:

— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) July 23, 2026

Scourton, a standout and first-team All-SEC selection at Texas A&M University in 2024, was taken by the Panthers in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He'd go on to make eight starts over 17 games during the regular season—tying for a team-leading 5.0 sacks while also compiling 47 combined tackles (seven for a loss), nine quarterback hits and a forced fumble.

The 21-year-old has been projected to keep up his starting role into this upcoming campaign alongside free-agent acquisition and fellow pass rusher Jaelan Phillips.

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