Carolina Panthers' Nic Scourton Tears ACL On 1st day Of Camp: How Many Wins Will The Panthers Get?

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Carolina Panthers' Nic Scourton Tears ACL On 1st day Of Camp: How Many Wins Will The Panthers Get?

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Published on Jul 24, 2026, 9:39:33 AM
Total time: 00:08:50

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Pam, Hump and Alex discuss Nic Scourton tearing his ACL and predict how many games the Panthers will win this season.

The Carolina Panthers suffered a major setback on the opening day of training camp when second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton was carted off the field after injuring his right knee during team drills. Initial evaluations confirmed that Scourton tore his ACL, ending what had been expected to be a breakout 2026 season after he recorded 47 tackles and a team-leading five sacks as a rookie. Head coach Dave Canales and every player stopped to embrace Scourton before he was taken for medical evaluation. His absence leaves a significant hole in Carolina's pass rush, forcing other Panthers players to step up. How big of a loss is this for the Panthers? How many games will the Panthers win this season?

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