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Nic Scourton’s rookie season hit a setback as he suffered a collapsed lung after a joint practice with Houston. Taken to Memorial Hermann in Houston, the Texas A&M edge rusher is listed week-to-week as Panthers staff weigh next steps. The club stressed the situation is fluid and they’ll prioritize safety before any return to practice. The episode comes on the heels of Scourton’s strong camp showing, including a sack against Shedeur Sanders in a prior preseason game, underscoring the potential Carolina hoped to deploy from the edge.

The Panthers’ coaching staff remains cautious, emphasizing smart, not rushed, decisions as they monitor Scourton’s progress and timeline. This development adds a layer of uncertainty to Carolina’s pass-rush depth ahead of the regular season, and fantasy managers should stay tuned for updates on the timeline and lineup implications as the Panthers adjust their rotation in the meantime. It also serves as a reminder of camp heat risk and the importance of prudent medical evaluation in NFL practice sessions.

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Will Howard's hand injury has the Pittsburgh Steelers navigating a critical QB for Week 1 and beyond. A fracture to a small bone in his right hand, suffered August 5, has him practicing with a brace and catching passes only with his left, casting doubt on his availability for Carolina’s game and the season opener. Initial timelines pegged at a minimum of three weeks, but exact clearance remains uncertain as Pittsburgh balances roster decisions.

With Howard sidelined, Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson have ramped up reps. Rudolph could see a third preseason start vs. the Panthers, while Thompson showed flashes across exhibitions. The team even floated IR consideration if Howard isn’t ready by September 7. Howard’s Buckeye season highlighted elite accuracy and TDs, so fantasy managers will track practice velocity and grip recovery for any late-season upside.

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