New Headline: Panthers Extend Safety Nick Scott's Contract by One Year, Keeping Defensive Star On Board
The Panthers brought a 17 game starter back to the fold.
Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott (21) celebrates a defensive touchdown scored by Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson (2) (not pictured) during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images | Scott Kinser-Imagn Images The Panthers found a way to bring back 17 game starter Nick Scott to his home. Panthers are re-signing returning starting S Nick Scott on a 1-year deal worth up to $3.
25 million, per agents Jeremy Appledorf ( @J_App10 ) and Ed Wasielewski ( @ed_waz ) of EMG Sports. Scott was 2nd on Panthers last yr w/ career-high 111 tackles and is a leader on Ejiro Evero’s D. — Joe Person (@josephperson) March 14, 2026 Nick Scott became a free agent following a career year on Ejiro Evero’s defense.
The Panthers went into the off-season with a need at safety as a result. Luckily, like left tackle yesterday, the Panthers managed to address that need by bringing the uncrowned defensive captain home. And this writer would argue its a steal of a contract.
With the re-signing, the Panthers at least have both of their 2025 starters at safety back, meaning they do not have to draft one early if the draft board doesn’t fall the way they want it to. They could still stand to add one in the Draft, but the elite communicator of the secondary is back where he belongs. He will continue to excel as a special teams ace who can play in the secondary when needed.