Given the limits of the acclimation period, the NFLPA will check video of Nic Scourton ACL tear
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Key Points:
- Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton suffered a season-ending ACL tear on the first day of the 2026 training camp, which was held on a reportedly wet field.
- The injury occurred during the NFL's designated five-day acclimation period, raising questions about whether the Panthers adhered to the prescribed practice limitations.
- The NFL Players Association plans to review practice footage to determine if the injury was a non-contact accident or if the team exceeded the acclimation period's restrictions.
- According to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the first day of camp should involve only limited on-field activities such as running and conditioning, with no live contact allowed through day five.
- The investigation will focus on whether the Panthers complied with these rules, which are designed to minimize injury risk during early training camp sessions.
