The Panthers brought back a starting defender on Saturday.

The Carolina Panthers are doing everything they can to make sure their defense stays intact, re-signing a safety.

Safety Nick Scott, who had a career-high 111 tackles last season, is returning to the Panthers on a one-year contract, the team announced Saturday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers announced Saturday they re-signed starting safety Nick Scott to a one-year deal. Scott finished second on the team with a career-high 111 tackles in 2025 ...

Scott started all 17 regular-season games for Carolina last year, recording a career-best 111 tackles along with three defensed passes (including an interception). He also played every defensive snap ...

The addition of Jaelen Phillips should open things up for Carolina's other pass rushers.

With Ikem Ekwonu sidelined, the Panthers could target an offensive lineman in free agency or the draft — or both.