# Zach Roberts: Grading the Panthers' final roster decisions, Roberts says Nick Scott will likely still be a starter in Carolina's secondary, which he views as a weakness.

**Claimed:** Sep 4, 2026
**Pundit:** Zach Roberts — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/zach-roberts
**Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sports-illustrated
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/onsi/grading-carolina-panthers-final-roster-surprise-cuts

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> Nick Scott is probably still a starter, and that's not good.

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## The claims

- **Nick Scott to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Nick Scott, Carolina Panthers
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Nick Scott — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/nick-scott
- Carolina Panthers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/panthers

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