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Panthers' Scourton ACL Tear Sparks NFLPA CBA Review

7/27/2026

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Story summary
  • Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton tore his ACL on day one of the 2026 camp, ending his season.
  • The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) is reviewing practice video to determine CBA compliance after the injury occurred during five-day acclimation period.
  • The bargaining agreement (CBA) limits day-1 activities to exams, meetings, classroom instruction and conditioning, prohibiting live contact.
  • Observers say the ACL tear shows a need for tighter first-day on-field restrictions.