Jimmy Horn Jr. faces roster uncertainty in crowded Panthers wide receiver group
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. may be at risk of not making the 53-man roster for 2026 due to increased competition at the position. The Panthers have added John Metchie III and Chris Brazzell II, further complicating Horn's chances after he caught 11 passes for 108 yards as a rookie. With the team's depth chart tightening and the return of veteran David Moore, Horn's spot appears precarious despite his potential as a return man. Coach Dave Canales typically carries six receivers, with several players already likely to secure spots, raising doubts about Horn's future with the team.
- •Panthers added John Metchie III and Chris Brazzell II in the offseason.
- •Jimmy Horn Jr. had 11 receptions for 108 yards as a rookie.
- •Competition rises with the return of veteran David Moore.
- •The Panthers generally keep six wide receivers on the roster.
- •Horn's return game performance may affect his roster status.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Fan-favorite WR may be in danger of losing his spot on Panthers' roster
"A increasingly crowded WR room could leave a fan favorite off the Panthers' initial 53-man roster for 2026.
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