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: Won't face Atlanta
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Horn (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
After starting the first 15 games of the season, Horn will end up missing the final two contests, finishing his 2024 campaign with 68 tackles (49 solo), including five TFLs and 2.0 sacks, and 13 pass breakups, including one interception. The No. 8 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, Horn is under contract for $12.472 million next season, the final year of his rookie deal. Caleb Farley should get another start at cornerback in the Week 18 finale.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Won't play against Bucs
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Horn (hip) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Horn was unable to practice all week due to a hip injury he picked up in Week 16 against the Cardinals. It'll be the first game he's missed all season, and he'll focus his attention on being available for the regular-season finale against the Falcons. Caleb Farley will serve as the Panthers' second starting outside corner opposite Michael Jackson on Sunday due to Horn's injury.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Past groin injury
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Horn (groin) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.
Horn opened Carolina's week of practice as a non-participant due to a groin injury sustained in the Week 14 loss to the Eagles. However, he upgraded to full practice Friday, suggesting that he's moved past the injury in time to play in Week 16. With Horn back at full health, he's expected to start opposite Michael Jackson as part of the Panthers' top outside cornerback duo Sunday.
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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.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Questionable to return
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Horn is considered questionable to return to Sunday's game versus the Eagles due to a groin injury, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
Horn was having a good game before exiting, as he had logged six tackles (four solo). The severity of his groin injury is unknown, but Dane Jackson is the likely candidate to fill in opposite Michael Jackson at outside cornerback while he is sidelined.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Likely playing in Week 12
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Defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero told reporters Thursday that Horn (calf) is on schedule to play in Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Horn popped up on the Panthers' injury report Wednesday with a calf injury following the team's Week 11 bye. While his status for Sunday's game was initially in question, Evero's comments Thursday suggest that the fourth-year pro will play through the issue. Expect Horn to line up opposite Michael Jackson as part of the Panthers' top outside cornerback duo in Week 12.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Leading tackler in win
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Horn recorded eight total tackles (six solo) and defended one pass in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win over the Giants.
Not only did Horn tie Xavier Woods as the Panthers' leading tackler Sunday, but he also helped hold rookie sensation Malik Nabers to just six catches for 50 yards, his second-lowest yardage of the season. Horn has impressed through the Panthers' first 10 games, recording 44 total tackles and 10 passes defended, including one interception. Expect the 2021 first-round pick to continue causing problems for opposing team's top wide receivers when the Panthers next take the field in Week 12 against Kansas City.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Impresses again in Week 4
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Horn recorded eight total tackles (seven solo), including one tackle for loss, while also defending one pass during Sunday's 34-24 loss to the Bengals.
Horn allowed just four receptions for 33 yards while also finishing second on the Panthers in total tackles during Sunday's loss. The 2021 first-round pick is tied for first on Carolina in interceptions (one) and ranks second in passes defended (three) through four games. He's expected to remain the team's top cornerback in Week 5 as the Panthers travel to Chicago.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Only six games
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Horn finished the regular season with 27 tackles (20 solo) and five passes defended in six games.
Horn has played only 22 games since being drafted eighth overall in 2021. With a hamstring injury sidelining him for a long stretch this season, Horn's overall impact was limited. Despite flashing promise when healthy, Horn approaches the final year of his rookie contract with significant questions over his durability.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Suiting up Sunday
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Horn (toe) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Horn began Carolina's week of practice with back-to-back DNPs, but after a limited session Friday, it seems as if he'll be able to play through his toe issue Sunday. The third-year cornerback and the Panthers defense will look to rebound against a Jaguars squad that's led by backup quarterback C.J. Beathard in Week 17.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Tending to toe injury
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Horn (toe) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Horn played a season-high 61 defensive snaps during Sunday's loss versus the Packers, and it's not clear when he picked up the toe issue. In any case, if he can't get back to practice Thursday or Friday, he'll probably end up sitting out in Week 17.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Won't suit up vs. Cowboys
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Horn (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus Dallas, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Horn was designated to return from Carolina's injured reserve list Monday, but he'll have to wait at least one more week before he can actually return to action. Donte Jackson will once again start as the Panthers' top corner in Week 11.
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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: 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.
