Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Placed on injured reserve Friday
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The Panthers placed Horn (hamstring) on injured reserve Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Horn's hamstring injury isn't considered season-ending, though the cornerback appears on track to spend more than the minimum four games on IR. While an official timeline for Horn's return hasn't been established, Rapoport suggests that the Panthers are preparing for the 23-year-old to be ready to play at some point in the second half of the campaign. Troy Hill served as the primary replacement for Horn following the latter's exit in the Panthers' Week 1 loss to Atlanta and could draw the start opposite boundary corner Donte Jackson in Monday's game versus the Saints. CJ Henderson, meanwhile, should continue to operate as Carolina's top slot corner.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Exits with injury Sunday
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Horn is considered doubtful to return to Sunday's game against Atlanta due to a hamstring injury, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Horn logged one tackle before suffering what appears to be a serious hamstring injury, as he was ruled doubtful to return shortly after exiting in the first half. In the 2021 first-round pick's absence, CJ Henderson and/or Jeremy Chinn will likely step into a primary role opposite starting cornerback Donte Jackson.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Declares himself ready to go
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Horn (ankle) said Tuesday that he's "ready to go" for the start of training camp, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Horn suffered an ankle injury while working out on his own this offseason and was sidelined for OTAs. However, he avoided surgery and will be back in action to start training camp. The 2021 first-rounder is expected to be the Panthers' top cornerback in 2023.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Dealing with injury
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Horn will miss OTAs and minicamp after suffering a left ankle injury while working out on his own, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Horn will avoid surgery, but he will need to use a walking boot for a few weeks. The 23-year-old is expected to be fully recovered in time for training camp, which is good news for the Panthers defense, given that the 2021 first-rounder slots in as the team's starting left cornerback.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Healthy to start OTAs
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Horn is healthy and practicing Tuesday at OTAs, Will Kunkel of FOX Charlotte reports.
Horn broke a bone in his wrist in Week 16 last year and ended the campaign on injured reserve. There was some hope the cornerback would be available if the Panthers made the postseason, but they ultimately shut him down after being eliminated. Barring a setback, the 2021 first-round pick should slot in as Carolina's top cornerback in 2023.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Recovering well from wrist injury
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Horn (wrist) is recovering well and could have been available to play if the Panthers made the postseason, Augusta Stone of the Panthers' official site reports.
Horn said Monday that his wrist injury was a "clean break", and although he sustained it in Week 16, the cornerback has made strong progress in his recovery and would have had a shot to return in the playoffs. With Carolina's season over, Horn will now have ample time to rest this offseason and get ready for the 2023 campaign. The 23-year-old finished this season with 53 tackles, seven pass deflections and three interceptions over 13 contests.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Placed on IR
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Horn (wrist) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
Horn suffered a broken radius bone Week 16 against the Lions, which required surgery. However, there was belief he'd still be able to suit up Week 18 after missing Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers. With the Panthers now eliminated from playoff contention, it appears the team has decided to shut Horn down, as the move to IR will end his season early.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Could be back Week 18
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Interim head coach Steve Wilks said Wednesday that Horn's wrist surgery went well and he'll be re-evaluated in 10-to-12 days, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
After the second-year pro sustained a broken radius bone in Saturday's win over Detroit, Wilks noted that there's a chance Horn is able to return for Carolina's Week 18 matchup against the Saints, per Person. For the time being, CJ Henderson, Keith Taylor and T.J. Carrie are in line to operate as the Panthers' top cornerback options heading into Sunday's game versus Tampa Bay.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Another interception Sunday
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Horn made six tackles (five solo) and an interception in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Seahawks.
Horn picked off opposing quarterback Geno Smith's first pass and returned it 31 yards to set up an early touchdown for the Panthers. The cornerback had another interception overturned later in the contest, but it was still yet another impressive outing from the 23-year-old. One of the league's breakout players at his position, Horn boasts 44 tackles (30 solo) and seven pass breakups, including three interceptions, in 11 games this season.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Will play Sunday
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Horn (foot) is active Sunday against the Ravens.
Horn's ability to take the field Sunday was expected, as it was reported earlier Sunday by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. He'll work to help slow down the Ravens' passing attack this weekend.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Set for Week 9
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Horn (ankle) was a full participant at practice Friday.
Horn was limited with an ankle injury to open the week, but he was able to log a full practice Friday, clearing any doubt about his availability to play Sunday versus the Bengals. The cornerback has produced 19 tackles (11 solo) while deflecting four passes and intercepting another over six games this season.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Ready for Sunday
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Horn (ribs) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Horn missed the past two games with a rib injury but will return to the field Sunday after being labeled as questionable. The 22-year-old has 17 total tackles, four passes defensed and an interception in five games this year.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Will miss Week 7
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Horn (ribs) is inactive for Sunday's Week 7 battle versus the Buccaneers.
Horn was considered a game-time decision heading into Sunday, so it's not entirely surprising that he's been ruled out. Carolina did receive some good news in the secondary with Donte Jackson (ankle) and CJ Henderson (concussion) both deemed able to play.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Considered game-time decision
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Horn (ribs), who is officially listed as questionable, is a game-time decision for Sunday's contest against Tampa Bay, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Horn's status may not be made official until about 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff against the Buccaneers, though he was a full participant in practice Friday. Donte Jackson (ankle) is expected to suit up Sunday, but the status of No. 3 cornerback CJ Henderson (concussion) looks more up in the air. It will bode poorly for the Panthers if the secondary is stretched thin entering a matchup against Tom Brady, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Likely to sit out Week 6
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Horn (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, but he's not expected to play, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Unless the Panthers choose to downgrade him from questionable, Horn will take the injury designation into Sunday's game before he's likely included on Carolina's inactive list, which is released 90 minutes before the 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. According to Fowler, the Panthers are hoping that by giving Horn some rest for Week 6, he'll be ready to return to the lineup in optimal health for a Week 7 matchup with the Buccaneers.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Officially questionable for Week 6
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Horn (ribs/hip) did not practice Friday and is questionable to play Sunday versus the Rams, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
After suffering a hip injury in the Panthers' Week 5 loss to the 49ers, Horn failed to practice during the week, making it unlikely that he plays in Week 6 as he appears to also be nursing a ribs issue. If he's unable to go, Keith Taylor could play increased snaps in Carolina's secondary.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Seals first victory
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Horn made two tackles (one solo) and defended three passes, including an interception, in Sunday's 22-14 win over the Saints.
Horn picked off Jameis Winston with eight seconds left, clinching Carolina's first win of the season. The 2021 first-round pick also registered a quarterback hit, turning in an impressive overall performance.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Inactive Friday
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Horn (foot) is listed as inactive for Friday's preseason matchup with the Patriots, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
No surprise here, as the Panthers do not want to risk Horn's health in an exhibition matchup. The 2021 first-round pick projects to start opposite Donte Jackson at cornerback this season.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Likely headed to IR
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Coach Matt Rhule said Monday that Horn (foot) is expected to be put on injured reserve and be sidelined for an extended period, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Horn was looking at a 2-to-3 month absence after the initial diagnosis of his broken foot. It's unclear if the 2021 No. 8 overall pick has elected to undergo surgery or not, but it was rumored that he may miss the entire season if he went that route. The Panthers recently signed Rashaan Melvin to their active roster and made a trade for CJ Henderson to prepare for Horn's lengthy absence.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Won't return Thursday
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Horn has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Texans due to a foot injury, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. He will undergo X-rays at the stadium, according to James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
Horn was carted off the field in the third quarter after a non-contact foot injury. The Panthers will run further tests before revealing the severity of his injury.The Panthers' defense has looked quite good so far this season, and Horn -- the No. 8 pick in April's draft -- has played a major factor in its success. Rashaan Melvin took over at cornerback when Horn left Thursday.
