When rookie edge rusher Nic Scourton left joint practice against the Houston Texans early, most Carolina Panthers fans (and coaches) thought it was heat-related. As it turned out, the official prognosis was far more severe.
The Panthers were given a major scare by Scourton, who suffered a collapsed lung following a violent collision in the searing Houston humidity. He spent the night in the hospital and was driven back to Charlotte by Carolina's medical staff. And now, the No. 51 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft could miss some time.
Carolina Panthers must be cautious with Nic Scourton after health scare
Head coach Dave Canales, who stated that Scourton is officially week to week with his issue, revealed that the discomfort being experienced by the first-year pro out of Texas A&M was enough to warrant further examinations.