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Jalen Coker emerges as needed reliable No. 2 wide receiver for Bryce Young in Carolina

The Carolina Panthers have found a promising wide receiver duo in Jalen Coker and Tetairoa McMillan

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Carolina Panthers believe they 'aren't the same old' team after close playoff loss to LA Rams

The Carolina Panthers nearly pulled off a stunning victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Matthew Stafford looks to avenge loss to Panthers as Rams seek 2nd Super Bowl title in 5 years

Matthew Stafford has the Los Angeles Rams poised to make a run at a second Super Bowl championship in five years

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Panthers defense getting reinforcements for rematch with Matthew Stafford, Rams in wild-card game

The Carolina Panthers defense has made life tough for Matthew Stafford

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

"Talk and tackle:" Nick Scott only has two jobs, and he's doing them well The veteran safety came back this year without the promise of a roster spot, much less a starting job. But 17 starts and a career-high 109 s...

JANUARY 7 • PANTHERS.COM

Career year in 2025 Scott recorded 111 total tackles (64 solo) and three passes defensed, including one interception, across 17 regular-season games in 2025.

Impact The veteran safety was an integral part of the Panthers' defensive success this season, tallying a career-high 111 stops, the second-most on the team. Scott also played a career-high 1,035 defensive snaps while starting all 17 of Carolina's regular-season contests. He signed a one-year deal to remain with the Panthers last offseason and will likely receive a significant pay increase wherever he lands following the Panthers' 2025 playoff run.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Seven takedowns in defeat Scott recorded seven total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 27-10 loss to Seattle.

Impact Scott was able to finish with at least seven takedowns for the sixth straight game and eighth time overall this season. The safety has now crossed the century mark in tackles for the first time in his seven-year NFL career, compiling 102 total tackles (58 solo) over 16 contests so far.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 10 stops vs. Tampa Bay Scott logged 10 tackles (nine solo) during the Panthers' 23-20 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact Scott logged 10 tackles for a second consecutive game, including a season-high nine solo stops. He has logged at least eight tackles in each of his last five games and is up to 95 tackles (53 solo), three pass defenses (one interception) and one fumble recovery through 15 regular-season games. Scott has two more opportunities to reach the tackling century mark for the first time in his seven-year NFL career, starting this Sunday against the Seahawks.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches double-digit stops Week 15 Scott totaled 10 tackles (six solo) Sunday in a loss to New Orleans.

Impact Scott was the Panthers' leading tackler in the disappointing loss. The veteran safety has been quite productive of late, tallying at least eight tackles in each of his past four games. Scott's 10 stops Sunday pushed his season tally to 85 through 14 contests, putting him one shy of his career-best regular-season mark of 86, which he set in 2022 with the Rams.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Bobby Brown III and Nick Scott combine for split sack against Saints Tyler Shough Watch Panthers' safety and defensive tackle trip up Saints quarterback Tyler Shough for a sack.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Rams QB Matthew Stafford has already moved past the 3-turnover game that slowed his standout season

Matthew Stafford’s 192 career interceptions are the most among active quarterbacks

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Dominant vs. Rams Scott totaled nine tackles (five solo) and an interception during Carolina's win over the Rams on Sunday.

Impact Scott played every defensive snap for the Panthers and recorded the second-most tackles on the team behind Latham Ransom's 11 (two solo). Scott also snagged his first interception of the season, picking off Matthew Stafford in the end zone during the first half. The 30-year-old will look to build on this strong performance once the team returns from its upcoming bye week.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 13 Team of the Week: Jordan Love, Bijan Robinson Headline Top Performers

Here are the top performers on both sides of the ball from NFL Week 13.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 13 Team of the Week: Jordan Love, Bijan Robinson Headline Top Performers

Panthers defense defeats 'Superman' Stafford by forcing 3 turnovers, scoring in upset of Rams

Cornerback Mike Jackson says he struggled to keep his composure after hearing all week about how good Matthew Stafford was and how the Carolina Panthers had no chance to beat the L...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Young throws 3 TDs, Panthers turn over Stafford 3 times to end Rams' 6-game win streak, 31-28

Bryce Young completed 15 of 20 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns — two of them coming on fourth down — and the Carolina Panthers forced three turnovers by Matthew Stafford...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Matt Stafford's third INT of 2025 season goes to former Ram Nick Scott inside the end zone Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott intercepts the pass from Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during Week 13 of the 2025 NFL se...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Stafford's streak of 28 TD passes without an interception ends in first quarter vs. Panthers

Matthew Stafford’s NFL record streak of 28 consecutive touchdown passes in a season without an interception came to an end Sunday when he was picked off by Carolina Panthers safety...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Locker Room Sound | Nick Scott on veteran leadership Listen to the Panthers' defensive back speak to the media on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Eight stops in defeat Scott recorded eight total tackles (one solo) in Monday night's 20-9 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Scott was able to finish tied for second on the team in takedowns with Tre'von Moehrig (suspension), securing eight stops for the third time in the last five contests. The 30-year-old has now registered 66 total tackles (33 solo), two passes defensed and a fumble recovery over 12 games this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes eight tackles Scott recorded eight tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Falcons.

Impact Scott had one of his most productive games of the season, matching his season-high in tackles. Only two were solo, but Scott has been a reliable contributor all season and is pacing toward setting a new career high in tackles and potentially defensive snaps.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Room Sound | Nick Scott on team mentality facing Saints Listen to the Panthers veteran speak to the media on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Good to go vs. Green Bay Scott (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Scott was working through a groin issue during Week 9 prep, but the seventh-year safety has been cleared to play against Green Bay. The 2019 seventh-rounder has accumulated 41 tackles (25 solo) and two pass defenses through the first eight games of the regular season.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 9 Scott (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Scott went DNP-limited-full in practice this week, putting him on track to play Sunday. The 30-year-old safety has started all eight games this season, logging 41 tackles (25 solo) and two pass breakups on 97 percent of the defensive snaps.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Packers seeking third straight win as they return home to face Panthers

The NFC North-leading Green Bay Packers are back home to face the Carolina Panthers after winning at Arizona and at Pittsburgh the past two weeks

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Records limited practice Thursday Scott (groin) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact After Scott missed practice entirely Wednesday, his limited participation Thursday was a step in the right direction. The veteran safety may need to log a full session Friday, however, to avoid entering the weekend with an injury designation. Scott has started every game for the Panthers so far this season.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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