Nick Scott - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Nick Scott's return eases the strain on Panthers' depleted secondary The Carolina Panthers needed Nick Scott back. They got him at exactly the right time.

2 DAYS AGO • CATCRAVE.COM

Returns to full practice Scott (ribs) practiced fully Wednesday.

Impact After missing Week 3 against the Browns, Scott appears ready to return from his one-game absence. He should slide back into his starting role at safety alongside Tre'von Moehrig for Sunday night's game versus Detroit.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Panthers secondary banged up with Sunday night matchup looming against high-powered Lions

The Carolina Panthers face injury concerns ahead of their home game against the Detroit Lions

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Won't play against Cleveland Scott (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Scott was a DNP all week due to a rib injury he sustained in Carolina's Week 2 win over Atlanta. In his absence, Lathan Ransom and rookie fifth-rounder Zakee Wheatley are the top candidates to start at safety next to Tre'von Moehrig. Scott's next chance to play is Week 4 against Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 4.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers WRs Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette return to practice, LB Devin Lloyd out against Browns

Carolina Panthers wide receivers Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette have returned to practice on a limited basis and are listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cleveland...

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Week 3 Friday Injury Report: Three ruled out for Cleveland The Panthers will be without linebackers Devin Lloyd and Claudin Cherelus this week, along with safety Nick Scott. Wide receivers Jalen Coke...

SEPTEMBER 25 • PANTHERS.COM

Three takeaways from Panthers coordinators, including Lathan Ransom stepping in The second-year safety to come in cold and replace Nick Scott last week, and the returns were good. Plus more from coordinators, including t...

SEPTEMBER 24 • PANTHERS.COM

Misses practice Wednesday Scott (ribs) did not participate at the Panthers' practice Wednesday.

Impact Scott suffered an abdominal injury in the team's 34-3 win over the Falcons on Sunday, and it is now understood to be an injury to his ribs. The 31-year-old will have two more chances to return to practice prior to traveling to face Cleveland in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers defense quickly turns page on Week 1 disappointment, finds swagger in 34-3 rout of Falcons

The Carolina Panthers defense bounced back with a dominant 34-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Young throws 3 TD passes, including 2 to Waller, as Panthers dominate short-handed Falcons 34-3

Bryce Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns, including two to Darren Waller, Carolina’s Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown and the Panthers...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Ruled out with groin injury Scott (groin) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Scott exited the first quarter of Sunday's contest and was questionable to return with a groin injury. The safety has been ruled out after a short evaluation period, leaving Lathan Ransom to see more snaps at free safety for the Panthers' secondary.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return with groin injury Scott (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Scott exited the first quarter of Sunday's contest with a groin injury. The safety logged one tackle before exiting. Lathan Ransom will likely take over as free safety while Scott is absent.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Secondary Functions: Going inside the mind of the Panthers secondary Explore the entire Secondary Functions project to go inside the differing mental approaches used by Jaycee Horn, Nick Scott, and Mike Jackso...

AUGUST 21 • PANTHERS.COM

Introducing the Secondary Functions project Go inside the minds of Jaycee Horn, Nick Scott, and Mike Jackson to learn how the "triangle" of the Panthers defense uses different approach...

AUGUST 17 • PANTHERS.COM

Nick Scott sees Panthers reaching a level they haven't touched in years The Carolina Panthers are finding out how physical they can be.

AUGUST 12 • CATCRAVE.COM

Panthers' newest backup quarterback has some history with head coach Dave Canales

The Carolina Panthers’ newest backup quarterback has a history with head coach Dave Canales

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

NickScottPresserAugust102026.mp3 Nick Scott spoke to the media on Monday.

AUGUST 10 • PANTHERS.COM

Nick Scott: 'Day in day out, we bring it' Panthers safety Nick Scott addresses the physicality on the practice field and why he's not worried about it, explaining how leaders on both...

AUGUST 10 • PANTHERS.COM

Rams 90-Man Roster Player Preview: Jaylen McCollough Looks to Expand His Role in Year 3 The Los Angeles Rams have done well developing safeties despite not investing heavily at the position. Players such as Nick Scott and Jordan...

JUNE 20 • SI.COM

Panthers may look to add more playmakers for QB Bryce Young in the NFL draft

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan has focused on finding playmakers for quarterback Bryce Young in recent drafts

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Panthers make another Nick Scott decision fans won't stop arguing about It's a divisive topic.

MARCH 15 • CATCRAVE.COM

Panthers re-sign starting safety Nick Scott to 1-year deal

The Carolina Panthers announced they have re-signed starting safety Nick Scott to a one-year deal

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Panthers bring back safety Nick Scott Scott was second on the team and posted a career-high 111 tackles last season while starting 17 games.

MARCH 15 • PANTHERS.COM

PHOTOS: Best of Nick Scott through the 2025 season Take a look at some of the best shots of Panthers safety Nick Scott.

MARCH 15 • PANTHERS.COM

Remaining in Carolina Scott is set to sign a one-year contract with the Panthers, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Scott started all 17 regular-season games for Carolina last year, recording a career-best 111 tackles along with three defensed passes (including an interception). He also played every defensive snap during the team's wild-card loss to the Rams and racked up nine stops. Scott should reprise his starting role at safety alongside Tre'von Moehrig in 2026.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

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