Panthers' Patrick Jones II Out for Season With Back Injury Requiring Surgery
Carolina elevates rookie Nic Scourton into a larger pass-rushing role.
Overview
- Head coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that Monday imaging confirmed Jones will need surgery.
- Jones played through Sunday’s win over the Cowboys and was the only non-participant at Wednesday’s practice.
- Second-round rookie Nic Scourton, who started the games against the Falcons and Patriots, is set for increased snaps.
- Carolina will also lean on D.J. Wonnum, Princely Umanmielen and Thomas Incoom, with Boogie Basham previously elevated from the practice squad.
- Jones joined on a two-year deal this offseason and recorded four starts with nine tackles and one sack after missing two games with a hamstring.