The Panthers placed Horn (quadriceps) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Horn suffered a torn quadriceps in Sunday's loss to the Browns and is expected to miss anywhere from 6-to-12 weeks. It's a brutal blow to the Carolina secondary, which will also be without Mike Jackson (groin) for at least the next four weeks after he was also placed on injured reserve Wednesday. Will Lee, Akayleb Evans and Chau Smith-Wade will handle cornerback duties moving forward.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Bound for IR with torn quad
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Horn sustained a torn quadriceps during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Browns and is expected to miss 6-to-12 weeks, Mike Kaye and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com report.
Horn plans to seek a second opinion before establishing a treatment plan for the injury, which could include surgery. Regardless, the two-time Pro Bowler will be headed for injured reserve, with his loss further weakening an already depleted Carolina defensive backfield. Along with Horn, Mike Jackson (groin) exited Sunday's game with an injury, so Carolina could need to break in two new starting cornerbacks Week 4 against the Lions.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Activated from NFI list
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The Panthers activated Horn (foot) from the active/non-football injury list Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Horn was recovering from a cut on his foot and was never supposed to be sidelined for very long. The starting cornerback is back in action and ready to help the Panthers attempt to win back-to-back NFC South titles and earn a third consecutive Pro Bowl season.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: On track to return soon
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General manager Dan Morgan said Wednesday that Horn (foot) is expected to come off the NFI list "in a matter of days," per the league's official site.
Horn started training camp on the Panthers' active/non-football injury list after suffering a cut on one of his feet, but it sounds like it won't keep him sidelined for too long. Carolina is likely just playing things safe with its top cornerback, who is coming off his second straight Pro Bowl season.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Headed to NFI list
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The Panthers announced Tuesday that Horn (foot) will be placed on the non-football injury list this week in advance of training camp, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Horn is dealing with a recent foot laceration that required stitches, but he's expected to be cleared to retake the field early in camp. As long as the cornerback is sidelined, Akayleb Evans, Robert Rochell, Corey Thornton, Will Lee and Chau Smith-Wade could all benefit from increased reps.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Another stellar season
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Horn (head) recorded 37 total tackles (26 solo) and eight passes defensed, including five interceptions, across 16 regular-season games in 2025.
Horn was off to an impressive start in his playoff debut before exiting Saturday's wild-card loss to the Rams with a head injury, finishing with two total tackles and one pass defensed. The 2021 first-round pick from South Carolina proved to be one of the NFL's premier outside cornerbacks in 2025, allowing just a 72.3 passer rating when targeted while tying for the second-most interceptions in the league. Having signed a four-year, $100 million extension last offseason, Horn is expected to remain one of the Panthers' top outside cornerbacks heading into the 2026 season.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Being evaluated for concussion
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Horn is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Rams, Kassidy Hill of the Panthers' official site reports.
Horn had played most of the game but missed a pivotal possession late in the fourth quarter, during which the Rams took the lead. He recorded four tackles (two solo) and one pass defensed prior to his exit.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Ready to rock
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Horn (concussion) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Horn has fully cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and will draw his usual start at outside corner during Sunday's divisional matchup. This will be Horn's first time back in the starting lineup since Week 12. As a result, Akayleb Evans and Robert Rochell will revert to depth roles on defense.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Full practice, still in protocol
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Horn (concussion) practiced in full Thursday.
Horn is still officially in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, but head coach Dave Canales has stated that he's on track to return in time for Sunday's game against the Saints. He'll need to be fully cleared by an independent neurologist before returning to the field.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Practices Monday
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Horn (concussion) was spotted at Monday's practice session, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Horn entered the league's concussion protocol during the Panthers' Week 13 win over the Rams. The fifth-year corner had extra time to progress through the league's protocol thanks to the Panthers' Week 14 bye, and his practice participation over the coming week will shed light on his chances of playing Sunday against the Saints.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Ruled out for Week 13
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Horn (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Horn suffered the concussion in last Monday night's loss to the 49ers, and he'll now miss the Week 13 date with Los Angeles, significantly upgrading the matchup for both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. With Horn sidelined, Akayleb Evans and Robert Rochell are likely to play elevated snaps at cornerback.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Absent from walkthrough
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Horn (concussion) did not practice in Thursday's walkthrough, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Horn has sat out consecutive practices with the concussion he sustained in the Monday Night Football loss to the 49ers. The cornerback's Week 13 availability will hinge on whether he can return to practice Friday on at least a limited basis and whether he gains clearance from the concussion protocol ahead of kickoff.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Absent from practice
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Horn (concussion) did not practice Wednesday.
Horn suffered a concussion in the team's 20-9 loss to the 49ers on Monday Night Football, so his absence Wednesday doesn't come as a surprise. The cornerback is fighting an uphill battle to play in Week 13, and he'll have two more chances to return to practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Rams.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Enters concussion protocol
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Horn (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the 49ers, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Per the ESPN broadcast, Horn was being evaluated by medical staff following his second interception of the game in the second quarter. He remained in the locker room after halftime and will not return after being diagnosed with a concussion, so Corey Thornton has taken over as the Panthers' second outside cornerback opposite Mike Jackson.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Shoulder not an issue
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Horn (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
Horn was listed as limited Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, but he upgraded to full participation Thursday and should be in his usual starting cornerback role Sunday against the Jets. He has nine tackles (seven solo) and one interception in what has been a quiet statistical start to 2025 after a Pro Bowl 2024 campaign.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Doesn't practice Monday
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Horn (thumb) did not participate in Monday's practice session, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Horn needed stitches on his left thumb after getting into a car accident Wednesday and did not play in Friday's preseason game against the Browns. Per Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340, head coach Dave Canales indicated Monday that Horn's injury wouldn't be severe enough for him to miss a regular-season game, but the team will play it cautiously to avoid the risk of infection. Corey Thornton and Akayleb Evans will have opportunities to work opposite Michael Jackson in the first-team defense while Horn is sidelined.
Horn is signing a four-year extension with the Panthers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Schefter's initial report of a four-year, $100 million contract would make Horn the leader among defensive backs in average annual value. He's played just 37 games in four seasons since the Panthers took him eighth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, but they've apparently been happy with his performance, especially in 2024 when he had career highs for games played (15), tackles (68), pass defenses (13) and sacks (2.0) en route to his first Pro Bowl nomination. Horn is 25 years old and still has a chance to cement himself as one of the league's top cornerbacks, but he'll need to stay healthy for more than a few months at a time to earn that distinction.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Past hip injury
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Horn (hip) participated in the relay race and flag football events at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
The fourth-year corner out of South Carolina earned his first Pro Bowl selection after a strong 2024 campaign, during which he logged 68 tackles (49 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and 13 pass defenses (including one interception) across 15 regular-season games. Horn will be in the final year of his rookie contract in 2025, and his strong performance this past season could lead to an extension during the offseason.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Questionable to face Dallas
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Horn (groin) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Horn is dealing with a groin injury sustained late during Carolina's loss to the Eagles in Week 14, so it's conceivable his status for Sunday's matchup against Dallas could come down to the wire. Official word on the standout cornerback's status will arrive no later than 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Practices in limited fashion
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Horn (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
The South Carolina product sustained a groin injury toward the end of Carolina's Week 14 loss to the Eagles, so Wednesday's limited session comes as no surprise. Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports that Horn is considered day-to-day, suggesting he has a chance to suit up when the Panthers host the Cowboys in Week 15. Horn's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely offer the best insight into whether he can play through the injury Sunday.
