Carolina Panthers lose linebacker Nic Scourton for the season with a torn ACL

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea were at the first day of Carolina Panthers training camp and discuss the major injury suffered by OLB Nic Scourton, as well as who stood out to them during Day 1 of training camp as the 2026 NFL season approached. Plus, Chris & Dennis have a sit down conversation with CB Corey Thornton.

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Carolina Panthers coverage, opinions, analysis, exclusive interviews and insight. Mid-week episodes preview the coming game and post-game episodes recap every Carolina Panthers win or loss with a focus on what worked, what didn't and what's next. Hosted by 99.9 The Fan's Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox and WRAL's Chris Lea. Panthers Playbook is part of the Capitol Broadcasting Podcast Network from Raleigh, North Carolina.