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Panthers Sign Second-Round Pick Nic Scourton to $8.6M Deal

7/20/2025

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Panthers Sign Scourton

The Carolina Panthers have secured second-round pick Nic Scourton with a four-year rookie contract valued at around $8.6 million. Chosen 51st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, the former Texas A&M and Purdue standout boasts impressive stats, including 109 tackles and 17 sacks over three seasons. His signing wraps up the Panthers' rookie class just in time for training camp.

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Rams Sign Ferguson

The Los Angeles Rams have officially inked second-round pick Terrance Ferguson to a lucrative rookie deal valued at $9.71 million, with $8.05 million guaranteed. As the final draft pick to sign, Ferguson is set to join training camp on July 23, ready to battle for the starting tight end spot against veteran Tyler Higbee.

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Historical Context

In 2011, the NFL introduced a rookie wage scale, standardizing contracts for drafted players and significantly altering team salary structures. This change allowed teams like the Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams to manage their finances more effectively, with second-round rookie contracts averaging around $8 million. The recent signings of Nic Scourton and Terrance Ferguson illustrate the ongoing impact of this reform on player negotiations and team strategies.

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Panthers Sign Scourton

The Carolina Panthers have secured second-round pick Nic Scourton with a four-year rookie contract valued at around $8.6 million. Chosen 51st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, the former Texas A&M and Purdue standout boasts impressive stats, including 109 tackles and 17 sacks over three seasons. His signing wraps up the Panthers' rookie class just in time for training camp.

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