Panthers Re-Sign Safety Nick Scott to $3.25 Million Deal

The move keeps a key defensive leader in Carolina's secondary.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 2:58am

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The Carolina Panthers have re-signed starting safety Nick Scott to a one-year, $3.25 million contract. Scott emerged as a standout player in the Panthers' secondary last season, recording a career-high 111 tackles and playing every defensive snap in the team's playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Why it matters

Retaining Scott was a crucial move for the Panthers, who are looking to build on their NFC South division title in 2026. Scott's leadership and playmaking ability were vital to the team's defensive success last season, and keeping him in the fold provides stability in the secondary.

The details

Under defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, the 30-year-old Scott became a key part of the Panthers' defensive resurgence in 2025. He finished second on the team in tackles and was an every-down player, logging 1,035 defensive snaps. Scott's impact was felt in both the regular season and playoffs, where he recorded nine tackles in the Wild Card loss to the Rams.

  • The Panthers re-signed Scott on March 15, 2026.
  • Scott recorded a career-high 111 tackles in the 2025 regular season.

The players

Nick Scott

A starting safety for the Carolina Panthers who emerged as a standout player in the team's secondary in 2025, recording a career-high 111 tackles.

Ejiro Evero

The defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers, who helped guide the team's defensive resurgence in 2025.

Tre'von Moehrig

A starting safety for the Carolina Panthers who will continue to play alongside Nick Scott in the team's secondary.

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What’s next

With the Panthers still having nearly $25 million in cap space after re-signing Scott, the team is expected to continue bolstering its roster as it aims to defend its NFC South division title in 2026.

The takeaway

The Panthers' decision to re-sign safety Nick Scott to a $3.25 million deal is a savvy move that keeps a key defensive leader in place as the team looks to build on its 2025 success. Scott's versatility and impact were crucial to the team's defensive resurgence, and retaining him provides stability in the secondary.