NFLPA to Review Video After Panthers Linebacker Tears ACL on First Day of 2026 Camp

Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton tore his anterior cruciate ligament during the opening day of the 2026 preseason training camp, an injury that will end his season. The incident occurred on a wet field, and a source familiar with the matter said the NFL Players Association will review video of the practice to determine whether the activity complied with the collective bargaining agreement’s acclimation period rules.

The collective bargaining agreement specifies that the first day of camp is limited to physical examinations, meetings and classroom instruction, with on-field work restricted to running and conditioning. Days two through five may include limited non-contact drills, but live contact is prohibited.

The NFLPA’s review will focus on whether the practice exceeded these limits and how the injury happened.

"The video will reveal whether the specific conditions complied with the limits of the acclimation period," a league source said.