Panthers could miss starting cornerbacks against Lions

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Panthers could miss starting cornerbacks against Lions
Summary

The Carolina Panthers may be without starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson for their upcoming Sunday night game against the Detroit Lions. Horn is out indefinitely due to a quad injury from a loss to the Cleveland Browns, while Jackson is not officially ruled out but suffered a groin injury and did not return to the game. With both players potentially sidelined, rookie Will Lee III, Akayleb Evans, and Chau Smith-Wade are among the remaining options for the Panthers’ secondary. The Lions enter the game as three-point favorites, bolstered by a strong passing attack currently ranked eighth in yards per game.

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  • •Jaycee Horn is out indefinitely with a quad injury.
  • •Mike Jackson suffered a groin injury in the last game.
  • •Will Lee III and Akayleb Evans may take on bigger roles.
  • •Panthers are preparing to face an eighth-ranked Lions passing attack.
  • •The Lions enter as three-point favorites for the matchup.
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  • 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers could be down 2 key defensive backs vs. Lions
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The Carolina Panthers could be missing both starting cornerbacks in their Sunday night game against the Detroit Lions.

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