The Panthers placed Scott (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Scott will have to sit out at least Carolina's next four games as he works his way back from a hamstring injury sustained Week 7 versus Washington. With Jordan Fuller (hamstring) not yet ready to come off IR and Jammie Robinson (knee) ruled out for Week 8, the Panthers' safety corps will be deeply depleted versus Denver on Sunday.
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Panthers' Nick Scott: Won't play Sunday
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Scott (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
Scott played through his hamstring issue in the Panthers' Week 7 loss to the Commanders, recording six total tackles across 68 total snaps (63 defensive and five on special teams). However, it appears he worsened his injury last week, as he was unable to practice all week and has now been ruled out for Sunday's contest. Expect Lonnie Johnson and Demani Richardson to see increased work in Carolina's secondary in Scott's stead.
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Panthers' Nick Scott: Picks up hamstring injury
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Scott (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Scott likely sustained a hamstring injury in the Panthers' Week 6 loss to the Falcons, despite playing 100-percent of the team's defensive snaps and recording five total tackles. The first-year Panther's participation Thursday and Friday will likely be the best indicator of whether he can play through the issue in Carolina's Week 7 matchup against the Commanders.
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Panthers' Nick Scott: Ready to suit up vs. Chicago
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Scott (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Bears, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Scott played 100 percent of defensive snaps during Carolina's loss to Cincinnati in Week 4 despite entering the contest with a quadriceps issue, and he's now slated to play through a shoulder injury versus Chicago. As long as Scott continues to handle an every-down role, he figures to remain a viable flex fantasy option in IDP formats.
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Panthers' Nick Scott: Dealing with shoulder issue
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Scott (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
The first-year Panther played through a quadriceps injury during Carolina's Week 4 loss to the Bengals, but it now appears he's dealing with a different issue. Scott's practice participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his potential availability in Week 5, as the Panthers travel to Chicago.
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Panthers' Nick Scott: Cleared to play versus Cincy
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Scott (quadriceps) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bengals and is expected to play, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Scott was on the injury report as limited earlier in the week, but he's been cleared to play in what is a revenge game for the veteran safety after he spent 2023 with the Bengals. On top of that, Scott is expected to take over as a starter for Carolina following Jordan Fuller's (hamstring) placement on injured reserve this week. Scott has six tackles (four solo) through three games.
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Panthers' Nick Scott: Limited Wednesday
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Scott (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
The 29-year-old was expected to take over Carolina's top strong safety role after Jordan Fuller (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, but it now appears Scott is dealing with an injury of his own. Scott's practice participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his availability for Week 4, as the Panthers host the Bengals.
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Panthers' Nick Scott: Moves into starting role
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Scott is likely to take over as a starting safety for the Panthers beginning with Sunday's game against the Bengals after Carolina placed Jordan Fuller (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Scott played a significant role in the Bengals secondary last season and the two seasons prior to that with the Rams, so he's no stranger to starting. With Fuller guaranteed to miss at least the next four games, Scott will should enjoy a month-long run as a starter. After logging just eight snaps on defense over the first two weeks of the season while Fuller and fellow safety Xavier Woods were healthy, Scott played 34 snaps in the Week 3 win over the Raiders, finishing with six tackles.
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Panthers' Nick Scott: Headed to Carolina
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The Panthers signed Scott on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The veteran safety spent last season with Cincinnati after playing the first four years of his career with the Rams, and he's now headed to Carolina. During the Bengals' 2023 campaign, Scott tallied 57 total tackles, including one tackle for loss, across 17 outings. Carolina has now added two safeties in Scott and Jordan Fuller this offseason, and the former is expected to compete for a depth role in the Panthers' secondary.
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Nick Scott: Done in Cincy after one year
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Scott will be released by the Bengals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Scott signed a three-year contract with the Bengals in the 2023 offseason but lost his starting strong safety role to Jordan Battle during the season. Rather than keep Scott on as a backup, the Bengals have decided to release the former Rams safety with two years left on his deal. After compiling 190 tackles and four interceptions between the Rams and Bengals over the past three seasons, Scott will likely receive some interest as a free agent.
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Bengals' Nick Scott: Losing playing time
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Scott played only eight defensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Colts.
Scott signed a three-year contract as a free agent this offseason, but he has given way to Jordan Battle at strong safety for the past four games.
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Bengals' Nick Scott: Leads team in tackles
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Scott recorded 10 tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 27-3 loss to Tennessee.
Scott led the team in both solo and total tackles and has now logged 33 tackles through four games. The 28-year-old will look to have another strong performance next week against an Arizona offense that has been playing better than expected so far.
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Bengals' Nick Scott: Getting looked at
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Scott is being evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Scott could return to the game if he gets the all clear, but if he did indeed suffer a concussion, he'll of course not be able to get back on the field. While he's sidelined, Jordan Battle should handle the strong safety position.
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Rams' Nick Scott: Moved to IR
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The Rams placed Scott (shoulder) on injured reserve Saturday.
Scott had already been ruled for Sunday's regular-season finale versus Seattle after injuring his rotator cuff during the Week 17 loss to the Chargers. The 2019 seventh-round pick will now look to get healthy heading into the offseason, as he is set to hit free agency coming off his fourth season with the Rams.
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Rams' Nick Scott: Out with shoulder injury
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Scott (shoulder) will miss Sunday's season finale versus the Seahawks, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Scott suffered a shoulder injury on top of the stinger he sustained in Week 17 against the Chargers, and he will now be forced to miss the Rams' final game of the year. The 27-year-old will finish the 2022 campaign with a career-high 86 tackles while also recording five pass deflections, two interceptions and two forced fumbles over 16 contests. In Scott's absence Week 18, Russ Yeast is expected to take over as starting free safety versus Seattle.
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Rams' Nick Scott: Logs limited practice Thursday
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Scott (shoulder) logged a limited practice Thursday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Scott managed to practice fully Wednesday but was unable to Thursday as his shoulder injury continued to limit him. If the safety is able to log a full practice again Friday, he should be able to suit up against the Seahawks on Sunday. Expect Quentin Lake to start in relief of Scott if he's unavailable.
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Rams' Nick Scott: Dealing with rotator cuff injury
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Scott (shoulder) is expected to play Sunday against the Seahawks according to head coach Sean McVay, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Scott suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the Chargers, but it appears he's not expected to miss any time. He should suit up Week 18 in Seattle barring any setbacks, although his practice status throughout the week may be worth monitoring.
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Rams' Nick Scott: Leads Rams with nine total stops
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Scott racked up eight defensive tackles (seven solo) and another stop on special teams in Monday's loss to Green Bay.
Scott's tackle total tied his high mark in 2022, matching the mark he produced Week 10 against Arizona. The fourth-year pro out of Penn State has played on nearly every defensive snap for the Rams since Week 3, and he's already far surpassed his career-best mark with 78 stops on the season. Scott has also notched two interceptions and two forced fumbles.
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Rams' Nick Scott: Logs first pick of the season
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Scott recorded two tackles (one solo) and an interception in Sunday's 24-10 win against the Panthers.
Any fleeting hope of a comeback by the Panthers was ended by the talented safety, as a P.J. Walker pass was deflected by Ernest Jones and caught by a diving Scott in the end zone to seal the victory for the Rams. In just six games, Scott has nearly matched his snap count from a full 17-game slate in 2021, and he should continue to get plenty of opportunities to produce alongside Taylor Rapp with Jordan Fuller (hamstring) out until mid-November.
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Rams' Nick Scott: Logs full practice
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Scott (thumb) was able to practice in full Friday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Scott is still recovering from a broken thumb, but after he logged a full practice Friday, he should be able to suit up Sunday against the 49ers.
