The Panthers’ pass rush looked poised for a breakout season after their playoff run, but the loss of rookie standout Nic Scourton to ACL surgery in training camp threw a wrench in the plans. Enter Princely Umanmielen — once seen as a rotational player, now stealing the spotlight with dominant preseason performances, earning fan votes and top PFF grades while teammates like Jaelan Phillips call him “the best pass rusher on the team.” With Scourton sidelined, Umanmielen might just be the unexpected cornerstone of Carolina’s defense in 2026.
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