Nic Scourton gives Panthers huge boost after scary joint practice setback

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Nic Scourton | Scott Kinser-Imagn ImagesThe Carolina Panthers were given a significant health scare when rookie edge rusher Nic Scourton suffered a collapsed lung during joint practice against the Houston Texans. Thankfully, the second-round pick is made of stern stuff.

Scourton left the practice field and spent the night in a Houston hospital before returning to Charlotte. The Panthers officially listed him as week to week, but it could have been a lot worse. And the first-year pro made a huge statement of intent during practice in front of the media on Monday.

Although the former Texas A&M standout wasn't participating fully with his teammates, he was…