However, the team may have suffered a devastating blow on Thursday as 2025 breakout rookie edge rusher Nic Scourton went down during practice, with the issue seemingly being with his right knee, as reported by The Athletic's Joe Person. Read More on NFLAround half an hour later at the post-practice press conference, head coach Dave Canales confirmed that the issue was with his knee, and that the would be sent for imaging. There is no confirmed report about Scourton's diagnosis, with imaging and further tests likely to confirm any potential injuries. Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network also reported that Scourton was unable to put any sort of pressure at all on his right leg. If this is a serious, season-ending injury this will no doubt be a serious blow to the Panthers' defensive operations.