Nic Scourton - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Locker Room Sound | Nic Scourton eager for his first playoff game Watch the rookie linebacker talk about his excitement for Saturday's Wild Card game and the confidence he has in his teammates.

JANUARY 8 • PANTHERS.COM

Productive rookie campaign Scourton recorded 47 total tackles (20 solo), including 5.0 sacks, one pass defensed and one forced fumble across 17 regular-season games in 2025.

Impact Scourton, a 2025 second-round pick from Texas A&M, emerged as Carolina's most productive pass rusher during his rookie campaign. He led the team in pressures (34), tied for the team lead in sacks (5.0) and ranked second on the defense in tackles for loss (seven). Among rookie edge rushers, Scourton led the group with 47 total tackles while finishing with the third-most sacks as well. He was a major reason for the Panthers' defensive improvements this season and is expected to remain the team's top edge rusher following the 2025 playoff run.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Notches sack vs. Seahawks Scourton tallied four total tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, and forced a fumble during Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Scourton was one of three Panthers to get after the quarterback during Sunday's loss, notching a strip-sack on Sam Darnold in the second quarter that set up a game-tying field goal. Scourton, a 2025 second-round pick from Texas A&M, has now tallied 42 total tackles, including 4.5 sacks, one pass defensed and one forced fumble over 16 appearances this season. He's expected to remain a crucial part of Carolina's defensive line in the Week 18 matchup against the Buccaneers.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Double Fumble! Chaos breaks loose after Sam Darnold fumble Carolina Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton strip sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold and the ball is recovered by defensive tackle...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

The Avenue with Tre Boston | Week 17 Kristen Balboni and Tre Boston tell you why the Panthers fans were the crucial key in Carolina beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16....

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers' rookie steps into the gauntlet that will define his NFL path It's time to see what Nic Scourton is really made of.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • CATCRAVE.COM

Production contunes ticking up Scourton recorded five tackles (three solo) with one tackle for loss in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Falcons.

Impact Scourton has topped 70 percent of defensive snaps in three straight games, a threshold he had reached only twice in his first eight contests. He's also been a disruptive force of late, logging a sack and a tackle for loss across his last two games.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

QBs Young and Penix are in spotlight as Panthers and Falcons look for more help from passing game

Young quarterbacks Bryce Young of Carolina and Michael Penix Jr. of Atlanta will be in the spotlight when the Panthers visit the Falcons

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Ejiro Evero on growing potential of Panthers defense Evero spoke about the progression he's seen in rookie Nic Scourton, veteran Claudin Cherelus, and more.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Sacks Shough in Week 10 loss Scourton posted four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Panthers' 17-7 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

Impact Scourton took down Tyler Shough for an eight-yard sack early in the fourth quarter, which resulted in a turnover on downs for the Saints' offense. The rookie second-rounder is now up to 3.0 sacks on the season, all of which have come over his last four games.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nic Scourton's emergence changes everything for the Panthers' defense The one bright spot in the disaster.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • CATCRAVE.COM

Panthers not getting enough out of WR Xavier Legette, a 2024 first-round pick

The Carolina Panthers need someone to step up in the passing game, and that isn’t just quarterback Bryce Young

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Play of the Day: Nic Scourton sacks the elusive Shough, showing his growth The rookie pass-rusher, Scourton, sacked the Saints' quarterback on a crucial fourth-down in the fourth-quarter, showing his growth and impa...

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Rookie Tyler Shough throws for 2 TDs to earn first win as Saints defeat Panthers 17-7

Rookie Tyler Shough has earned his first win as an NFL starting quarterback

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Nic Scourton's sack of Shough forces Saints into a turnover Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton comes up with a fourth-down sack of Saints quarterback Tyler Shough.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Continues producing in Week 8 Scourton recorded five total tackles (two solo), including 0.5 sacks, during Sunday's 40-9 loss to the Bills.

Impact The 2025 second-round pick from Texas A&M continues to impress while filling in for the injured Patrick Jones (back). Across the Panthers' last two games, Scourton has logged seven pressures and 2.0 sacks, emerging as one of the team's top edge rushers. He's expected to continue starting opposite D.J. Wonnum in the Week 9 matchup against the Packers.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nic Scourton and A'Shawn Robinson team up for a split sack vs. Buffalo Bills Watch Nic Scourton and A'Shawn Robinson combine for a sack on Bills Josh Allen resulting in a 16-yard loss for the Bills.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Locker Room Sound | Nic Scourton excited to play in front of the home crowd The rookie pass rusher also talked about the Panthers' defense and his respect for the Buffalo Bills' offensive weapons.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Sideline Pass Ep 29 with Nic Scourton.mp3 This week on Sideline Pass, Kristen and Sharon react to the Panthers week 7 win over the Jets, look ahead to this Sunday's home game against...

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers QB Bryce Young, winner of 3 straight starts, day to day vs. Bills with ankle injury

Bryce Young has won three consecutive starts for the first time in his NFL career

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Breaks out vs. Jets Scourton tallied two total tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks, during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.

Impact With Patrick Jones (back) expected to miss the remainder of the season, Scourton drew a start and played a larger role on the Panthers' defense in Week 7. The 2025 second-round pick from Texas A&M made a huge impact rushing the passer, tallying six pressures and 1.5 sacks. He's now recorded 11 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended across his first seven NFL games. Following Sunday's performance, Scourton is expected to remain an integral part of the Panthers' pass rush as the season progresses.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks out vs. Jets Scourton tallied two total tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks, during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Room Sound | Nic Scourton on first NFL career sack against the Jets Nic Scourton shares what it was like getting his first career sack in the win against the Jets and the influence veteran teammates like Derr...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Nic Scourton trips up Tyrod Taylor for his first career NFL solo sack Watch rookie linebacker Nic Scourton sack New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor for a loss of 5 yards.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers blitz ends in double-team 8-yard sack on Justin Fields Carolina Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton and defensive end Derrick Brown split an 8-yard sack on New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

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QBs Young and Penix are in spotlight as Panthers and Falcons look for more help from passing game

Panthers not getting enough out of WR Xavier Legette, a 2024 first-round pick

Rookie Tyler Shough throws for 2 TDs to earn first win as Saints defeat Panthers 17-7

Panthers QB Bryce Young, winner of 3 straight starts, day to day vs. Bills with ankle injury