Browns to sign ex-Panthers WR Jimmy Horn Jr. to practice squad
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:29 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Cleveland Browns are set to sign wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. to their practice squad after he was waived by the Carolina Panthers. Horn, a sixth-round pick in 2025, was released to accommodate linebacker Tyrel Dodson on the Panthers' active roster following their loss to the Chicago Bears. Horn had limited involvement in that game, participating in both offensive and special teams plays. This move reunites Horn with former college teammate Shedeur Sanders. The Browns will need to make a corresponding roster move to add Horn, as their practice squad is currently at the maximum of 17 players. Cleveland will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next, followed by a matchup against the Panthers in Week 3.
- •Jimmy Horn Jr. is signing with the Browns' practice squad.
- •Horn was released by the Panthers after Week 1.
- •The Browns must waive another player to accommodate Horn.
- •Cleveland faces the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next.
- •Horn's addition reunites him with QB Shedeur Sanders.
- 1:29 PMYahoo Sports — Browns add WR Jimmy Horn Jr. to practice squad
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Recently-cut Panthers WR reportedly signing with new team
- 1:16 PMYahoo Sports — Browns adding ex-Panthers WR Jimmy Horn Jr. to practice squad
"The Browns are signing former Colorado and Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. to the practice squad, reuniting him with Shedeur Sanders.
"WR Jimmy Horn Jr., who was waived by the Panthers on Tuesday, is reportedly expected to sign with the Browns.
"The Browns are adding a player who's plenty familiar with their (current) backup quarterback.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 1:29 PMBrowns add WR Jimmy Horn Jr. to practice squad
The Browns are adding a player who's plenty familiar with their (current) backup quarterback.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 1:25 PMRecently-cut Panthers WR reportedly signing with new team
WR Jimmy Horn Jr., who was waived by the Panthers on Tuesday, is reportedly expected to sign with the Browns.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 1:16 PMBrowns adding ex-Panthers WR Jimmy Horn Jr. to practice squad
The Browns are signing former Colorado and Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. to the practice squad, reuniting him with Shedeur Sanders.
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