Nic Scourton demonstrated immense potential during his rookie season. However, the Carolina Panthers are eager to get the second-round pick more help in the edge-rushing room this offseason.
General manager Dan Morgan made no secret of his dissatisfaction with the lack of pressure generated on opposing quarterbacks in 2025. Scourton was the only one who arguably performed above expectations. Things may have been different if Patrick Jones II hadn't suffered a back injury, but that wasn't to be.
Morgan is not in the business of being sentimental. He wants the Panthers to progress, and he knows precisely what's required to take the next step after winning the NFC South title.