#carolina-panthers

#carolina-panthers

Carolina Panthers second-round pick Nic Scourton is week-to-week after suffering a collapsed lung in Thursday's joint practice against the Texans in Houston. The edge rusher out of Texas A&M originally was diagnosed with heat-related symptoms following the session. Coach Dave Canales revealed after Saturday's 20-3 preseason loss to the Texans that the 20-year-old was taken to Memorial Hermann Medical Center in Houston for observations, where it was determined he had suffered the collapsed lung.

Rico Dowdle has quickly established himself as a key player during the Panthers' preseason, participating in 57% of the route runs with starter Chuba Hubbard. Dowdle's effective play shows promise for the team's running game, especially after a productive season with the Cowboys where he rushed for over 1,000 yards. As the Panthers look to improve in 2024, Dowdle's defined role can contribute significantly as a complementary back alongside Hubbard.

Ja'Tavion Sanders believes that he and rookie Mitchell Evans will lead a dynamic tight end group for the Panthers, bringing new energy and matchup challenges to defenses.

"Not everybody can do that," Carolina wide receivers coach Rob Moore said of McMillan's acrobatic prowess. "That's what kind of separates him from a lot of other receivers in this class."