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Deion Sanders advocates for Jimmy Horn Jr. after Panthers release

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:57 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Deion Sanders advocates for Jimmy Horn Jr. after Panthers release

Summary

After the Carolina Panthers waived Jimmy Horn Jr. following a special teams error, head coach Deion Sanders made calls to NFL teams on his behalf. Horn, who was a sixth-round draft pick in 2025, is expected to rejoin the Panthers' practice squad. He experienced a costly punting mistake in the season opener against the Chicago Bears, contributing to the team’s heavy loss. Sanders, who has been a mentor to Horn, aims to assist in finding him a new opportunity in the NFL.

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•Horn was waived after a muffed punt in the season opener.
•He was selected by the Panthers in the 2025 NFL Draft.
•Sanders views himself as a father figure for Horn.
•Horn is anticipated to join the Panthers’ practice squad.
•The Panthers need linebacker depth due to injuries.

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2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders called NFL teams after former star receiver was cut in Week 1

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Coach Prime leverages his influence to advocate for Jimmy Horn Jr. after a costly special teams error led to the former Colorado star’s release in Carolina.
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