Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn suffered a torn quad injury in Sunday's loss to the Browns and is headed for injured reserve, per NFL Network reporting. Horn is seeking a second opinion on the injury, ESPN reported, though multiple sources expect him to land on IR.
The timeline for his absence remains uncertain. NFL Trade Rumors reported the expectation is for a six to 12-week injury, while ESPN reported he could miss the rest of the 2026 season. The Panthers also could be without a second starting defensive back against Detroit on Sunday night, per reporting that mentioned a potential absence for another player at that position.
The news came as the Panthers received better news regarding wide receiver Jalen Coker, who also suffered a quad injury but avoided a significant absence.