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: Considered day-to-day
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Horn is considered day-to-day after suffering a groin injury near the end of Sunday's game against the Eagles, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Horn has had a statistically strong campaign, setting career highs in combined tackles (62) and passes defended (12). He also recorded his first career sack. Any absence moving forward would hamper the Panthers' secondary, but his day-to-day status means he could still suit up Week 15 against the Cowboys.
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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: Dealing with calf issue
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Horn was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a calf injury.
Despite the Panthers having a Week 11 bye, Horn appears to have picked up a calf injury since the team's Week 10 win over the Giants. His participation in practice Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can suit up for the Panthers' Week 12 matchup against the Chiefs.
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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.
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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.
