Panthers place Horn, Jackson on IR before Lions clash

Horn had 5 picks in 16 games in 2025

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 26m1 min read

Ahead of Sunday night’s matchup vs. the Lions, the Panthers placed both their starting cornerbacks, Jaycee Horn and Mike Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Carolina placed cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on injured reserve. Both were listed as starting outside corners.

Why it matters: Carolina loses its starting boundary pair ahead of a Sunday night game against Detroit. Replacement corners move into full-time roles for the primetime matchup.

By the numbers: Horn: 37 tackles, 5 interceptions in 16 games in 2025. Jackson: 68 tackles, 4 interceptions in 17 games in 2025.

What to watch: Watch Carolina's starting alignment at corner before Sunday night kickoff.

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@AdamSchefter 2026-09-30T17:08:20.824389+00:00

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