卡罗来纳黑豹队在训练营开始的第一天遭遇重创，2025年第二轮选秀新秀、外线后卫Nic Scourton因右膝ACL撕裂被迫赛季报销 [1]。来自德州农工大学的Scourton在新秀赛季出场17场，其中8次先发，录得47次擒抱、5次秒杀和9次四分卫击杀 [1]。
球队总经理Dan Morgan对这一伤情感到沮丧，表示"我对此感到非常难受" [1]。黑豹队原本寄望于Scourton在防守阵容中发挥重要作用，但这场伤痛改变了球队的防线计划。教练Dave Canales评价球队的团队氛围称，"他们彼此关心" [1]，四分卫Bryce Young则赞扬道，"看到他逐步成长真是太棒了" [1]。
除Scourton外，黑豹队防线面临多个伤病困扰 [1]。右截锋Taylor Moton因肺血栓缺席训练 [1]，左截锋Ickey Ekwonu正在从膝部跟腱撕裂中恢复 [1]，角卫Jaycee Horn则因脚部撕裂伤未参加周四的训练 [1]。
Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Nic Scourton suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during the first day of training camp and will miss the remainder of the season [1]. The injury represents a significant setback for the team, which had been counting on the second-round draft pick from Texas A&M University to contribute as a pass rusher [1].
Scourton appeared in 17 games as a rookie, including eight starts, recording 47 tackles, 5 sacks, and 9 quarterback hits [1]. Panthers General Manager Dan Morgan expressed his disappointment about the injury, saying "I'm just sick about it" [1].
The Panthers are dealing with additional injury concerns across their roster. Right tackle Taylor Moton is sidelined due to a pulmonary embolism [1], left tackle Ickey Ekwonu is recovering from a torn patellar tendon [1], and cornerback Jaycee Horn did not participate in Thursday's practice following a foot laceration [1].
Coach Dave Canales emphasized team cohesion in the face of adversity, noting "They care about each other" [1]. Quarterback Bryce Young also commented on Scourton's development, stating "It's been really cool to see him come into his own" [1].