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Browns expected to sign Jimmy Horn Jr. after Panthers cut

Practice squad move would reunite him with Sanders.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 171 min read
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The Browns are expected to sign former Panthers WR Jimmy Horn Jr., reuniting the former Colorado WR with Shedeur Sanders

What happened: Jordan Schultz reported Cleveland is expected to add Horn two days after Carolina waived him. The move would put Horn back alongside Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Cami Justice reported Cleveland's plan is to bring Horn onto the practice squad.

Why it matters: Cleveland gets another developmental receiver as it keeps turning over the back end of its depth chart early in the season. Horn also gets a quick reset after his Panthers stint ended with a muffed punt against Chicago. The Sanders connection gives the Browns a familiar pairing to evaluate in practice.

By the numbers: Horn was waived by Carolina on Sept. 15, and the Browns signing report surfaced Sept. 17. Cleveland waived Jamari Thrash from injured reserve on Sept. 11.

What to watch: Watch for Cleveland to finalize the signing and announce the corresponding roster move. That transaction will show whether Horn stays on the practice squad or is moved onto the active roster mix quickly.

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