Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Likely returning in Week 15
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Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Monday that he expects Horn (concussion) will be available to practice and play following the team's Week 14 bye, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
The 26-year-old was sidelined for the Panthers' Week 13 win over the Rams after sustaining a concussion the game prior, but it now appears he'll likely be available following the Week 14 bye. Horn has been one of the best corners in the NFL this season, recording 25 total tackles and six passes defensed, including five interceptions (tied for second-most in the league), across 12 contests. If available for the Week 15 matchup against the Saints, Horn will likely start opposite Mike Jackson to form Carolina's top outside cornerback duo.
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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: Nabs two picks vs. Jets
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Horn recorded one assisted tackle and two interceptions in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.
Horn took full advantage of a more aggressive Jets' passing attack in Sunday's win, picking off Tyrod Taylor twice in the second half. The South Carolina product continues to prove why he's one of the league's highest-paid cornerbacks, having now tallied 10 total tackles and three interceptions across the team's first seven games. He's expected to continue causing problems for opposing quarterbacks in the Week 8 matchup against the Bills.
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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.
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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.
