The edge rusher from Texas A&M was initially evaluated for heat-related symptoms following the session. But after being taken to a local Houston area hospital for observation

Carolina Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton was able to return to the practice field Monday less than a week after he suffered a collapsed lung during Carolina's joint practice session with the Houston Texans.

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales is addressing rookie Nic Scourton’s recent injury. Canales, 44, explained that Scourton, 20, was initially diagnosed with heat-related symptoms after a joint practice with the Houston Texans on Thursday,