Carolina Panthers defensive back Jaycee Horn (groin) is officially questionable for this weekend's home matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The fourth-year DB suffered the injury in last Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles -- limiting him to less than 100% of Carolina's snaps for only the third time this season. While Horn has yet to miss a game in 2024 -- something he's failed to do over his first three years -- he could be in danger of doing so in Week 15. Per head coach Dave Canales, the team will check in with the South Carolina product on Saturday to "make sure he's in the right space," as he's been more of a day-to-day case with the ailment. If the 25-year-old cannot play, fellow defensive backs Chau Smith-Wade, Dane Jackson, and Caleb Farley could see elevated usage against the visiting Cowboys.
Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (groin) exited during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He is officially questionable to return. At the time of his departure, Horn had registered six total tackles, bringing his season total to 62. The severity of his injury is unknown, but it was evidently enough to keep him sidelined for most of the fourth quarter. Until Horn can return to action, Dane Jackson should step up as one of Carolina's primary cornerback options alongside Mike Jackson.
Carolina Panthers defensive back Jaycee Horn (calf) will be available ahead of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Horn has been limited in practice all week due to a calf issue. Despite that, Horn appears to be feeling good enough to play this weekend. He has been a key defender for the Panthers this season. Horn has 44 tackles, 10 passes defended, and one interception through 10 games. His presence on the field is a plus for the Panthers, but this defense isn't worth streaming against the Chiefs offense.
Carolina Panthers defensive backs Jaycee Horn (calf) and Xavier Woods (shoulder) were both officially listed as limited in the team's Wednesday practice. Both athletes participated on 100% of Carolina's defensive snaps in Week 10's 20-17 victory over the New York Giants in Munich, so it appears they've each picked up an injury over their Week 11 bye. The duo has yet to miss a game between them this season and are the leading snap-getters at their position for the Panthers, so missing either player this weekend when the team squares off against the Kansas City Chiefs would be a blow to the defense. With a few more days left before the Week 12 home tilt to up their practice participation, they're not yet in danger of being inactive. Woods leads the team in tackles and interceptions in 2024, while Horn leads all Panthers defensive players in passes defensed.
Jaycee Horn Focuses More On Weightlifting In Offseason
Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn did more weightlifting over the winter in hopes that it will keep him healthy after he missed more games than he played in his first three seasons in the NFL due to injuries. The 24-year-old is big and physical and has always had the talent to be elite if he can just stay on the field. His injury history includes soft-tissue problems, including a hamstring injury from Week 1 last year that required surgery and cost him 10 games. The former eighth overall pick in 2021 out of South Carolina has 85 tackles (60 solo), four interceptions and 13 passes defended in his three years in the league. The Panthers secondary will be much more effective if Horn can stay healthy for a full season. "Just trying different things. Obviously, what I did the years before didn't work with dealing with injury and it can be some unlucky-ness," Horn said.
Panthers Pick Up Fifth-Year Option For Jaycee Horn
The Carolina Panthers officially picked up the fifth-year option for standout cornerback Jaycee Horn on Friday, according to sources. Despite playing in only six games in 2023 due to a hamstring injury, Horn will have his fifth-year option picked up. The 24-year-old former eighth overall pick by Carolina in 2021 out of South Carolina had 27 tackles (20 solo) and five passes defensed in his six starts last season. He's only played in 22 games in his first three years in the league due to injuries, so picking up Horn's fifth-year option was far from a guarantee. In his three years in the NFL, Horn has produced 85 tackles (60 solo), four interceptions and 13 passes defensed in 22 starts. The Panthers are taking a bit of a gamble and are hoping the defensive back can avoid the injury bug moving forward.
Panthers Getting Back Jaycee Horn, Jeremy Chinn, Others Back
Carolina Panthers cornerbacks Jaycee Horn (hamstring) and Jeremy Chinn (quadriceps), and outside linebacker Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring) have all been activated from Injured Reserve and will play in Week 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Interim head coach Chris Tabor is getting back some significant defensive reinforcements for his first game as the Panthers' head coach. Horn has been on IR since Week 1 after suffering a significant hamstring injury, and Chinn hasn't played since Week 6. The return of all three players should raise the tide of the Panthers' defense, but they're still hard to trust as a streaming option this week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Panthers Activate Jaycee Horn From Injured Reserve
The Carolina Panthers activated cornerback Jaycee Horn (hamstring) from Injured Reserve on Saturday, according to sources. Horn has been out since Week 1 due to a severe hamstring injury. It's unclear if the former top-10 pick will be available to play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 13 on Sunday, but he will at least be available for the Panthers' secondary. Donte Jackson and CJ Henderson are likely to remain as the team's starting cornerbacks this weekend, but Horn will give the team some more depth in their secondary for the final six games of the season. The 24-year-old has played in only 17 games in his three NFL seasons since being taken eighth overall by the Panthers in 2021 out of South Carolina.
Jaycee Horn, CJ Henderson Doubtful For Panthers Defense
Carolina Panthers cornerbacks Jaycee Horn (hamstring) and CJ Henderson (concussion) are listed as doubtful to suit up and play this Sunday for a Week 12 game against the Tennessee Titans. Horn was designated to return from Injured Reserve last Monday, but he didn't play in the Week 11 blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys and is unlikely to return this weekend, either. Until the 23-year-old is able to return, Donte Jackson will continue to start in his place in Carolina's secondary. Henderson hasn't played since Week 9 due to his concussion. The Panthers secondary will remain vulnerable against rookie quarterback Will Levis and the Titans this weekend.
The Carolina Panthers secondary will be short-handed in Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday with both cornerbacks Jaycee Horn (hamstring) and CJ Henderson (concussion) being ruled out. Outside linebacker Marquis Haynes (back) has also been ruled out. Horn will have to wait at least one more week before being officially activated from Injured Reserve. In the 23-year-old's absence, Donte Jackson is in line to make another start in Week 11 as their top cover corner. Henderson will be missing his second straight game, with Dicaprio Bootle expected to see more playing time as a result. It goes without saying, but the Panthers defense should be avoided against Dallas.
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