Deion Sanders defends Jimmy Horn Jr. after Panthers waiver decision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:32 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Deion Sanders spoke out in defense of Jimmy Horn Jr. following his waiver by the Carolina Panthers on September 17, 2026. Horn, a sixth-round pick in 2025, was let go after a muffed punt during a loss to the Chicago Bears. Sanders, who coached Horn in college, expressed his disapproval of the decision, citing Horn's character. Meanwhile, Horn continues to support his friend Shedeur Sanders, who is vying for the quarterback position with the Cleveland Browns. The Panthers have reshuffled their roster, leaving Horn without a team just months after being drafted.
- •Jimmy Horn Jr. was waived by the Carolina Panthers on September 17, 2026.
- •Horn's release follows a critical play in a loss to the Bears.
- •Deion Sanders publicly supported Horn after the waiver decision.
- •Shedeur Sanders is competing for starting QB with the Cleveland Browns.
- •Horn had referred to Shedeur as his brother since college.
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders Comes to Shedeur Sanders’ Close Friend’s Defense After Sudden NFL Roster Decision
"Deion Sanders has plenty to celebrate after Colorado opened the 2026 season with two wins, while his son, Shedeur Sanders, continues to fight for an opportunity to establish himself as a starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. However, amid these developments surrounding the Sanders family, someone closely connected to them received a brutal career update […] The post Deion Sanders Comes to Shedeur Sanders’ Close Friend’s Defense After Sudden NFL Roster Decision appeared first on Gridiron
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