Carolina just got hit with a gut punch, man. Losing outside linebacker Nic Scourton to a right knee injury in their very first training camp practice on Thursday? That’s rough. Injuries always suck, especially when they hit this early. But credit where credit’s due, the Panthers didn’t mess around, acting fast to fill that immediate gap on the roster.
They’ve already agreed to terms with Cam Gill, and get this, Gill isn’t a total stranger to the Panthers faithful. He actually played for Carolina back in 2024. During that season, Gill put in work, racking up 22 tackles and hitting the quarterback four times in 10 games. He showed he can be a solid contributor when he’s out there.
But here’s the real kicker: Gill’s been absolutely tearing it up recently in the United Football League with the Louisville Kings. The dude put up a league-best 11 sacks in just 10 games! No surprise he took home the UFL’s 2026 Defensive Player of the Year award for that kind of serious production. That’s the kind of pass-rushing juice any team would want, especially when you’re down a guy.
Across his career with both the Bucs and Panthers, Gill’s played 50 regular-season games, collecting 51 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Bringing in a guy with that kind of recent UFL dominance, especially after a serious injury like Scourton’s, shows the Panthers are serious about finding impact. Carolina needs players who can step up now, and Gill’s 11-sack season sure hints at delivering exactly that.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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