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When Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton tore his ACL, the NFL Players Association reviewed the footage and concluded the team followed all protocols — it was just a freak accident. The incident reignited debate over the five-day acclimation period, where no contact is allowed, and whether that played a role. While injuries like this are an unavoidable part of football’s brutal reality, the league and union remain committed to player safety, constantly balancing preparation with protection. Scourton’s injury is a sobering reminder of the risks athletes face — and a heartfelt wish for his swift recovery.

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