Nic Scourton injury update: Panthers rookie pass rusher hospitalized amid scary situation

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales revealed on Saturday that linebacker Nic Scourton suffered a collapsed lung during practice on Thursday and the injury is more serious than the team originally thought. The rookie is now expected to miss some time heading into the regular season. Scourton, who played football at Purdue (2022-23) and Texas […]

Jul 24, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton (11) walks up for training camp

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales revealed on Saturday that linebacker Nic Scourton suffered a collapsed lung during practice on Thursday and the injury is more serious than the team originally thought. The rookie is now expected to miss some time heading into the regular season.

Scourton, who played football at Purdue (2022-23) and Texas A&M (2024) was selected with the No. 51 overall pick in the Second Round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Panthers.

This report will be updated.

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