NFLPA concludes Panthers broke no rules as to Nic Scourton ACL tear

Published July 29, 2026 12:35 PM The NFL Players Association has investigated the circumstances surrounding the recent ACL tear suffered by Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton. And the NFLPA has concluded that the Panthers did nothing wrong.Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the NFLPA has reviewed the video of the injury. It confirmed the preliminary conclusion that it was simply an unfortunate injury.The issue became a proper subject of curiosity given the negotiated limits of the five-day acclimation period. Among other things, it mandates no contact during practice.Ultimately, it’s one of the basic realities of training camp. A season-ending injury can happen at any time, to any player. And any one injury could potentially alter a team’s prospects for the season.Depending on the player and the team, it could alter the entire landscape of the coming season.