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Panthers waive wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. after tough performance

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 8:47 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Panthers waive wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. after tough performance

Summary

The Carolina Panthers have waived wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. on September 15, 2026. Horn had been a standout in training camp, but he struggled in his season opener against the Chicago Bears, including a muffed punt that contributed to the loss. Drafted by the Panthers in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Horn appeared in 15 games last season, accounting for 177 scrimmage yards and 118 return yards. Following the decision to waive Horn, the Panthers signed linebacker Tyrel Dodson from the practice squad to the active roster.

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Status Watch

•Horn was a standout in training camp but struggled in the opener.
•He had 177 scrimmage yards and 118 return yards last season.
•The Panthers signed linebacker Tyrel Dodson from the practice squad.
•Horn was a sixth-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Latest Updates

8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers waive Jimmy Horn Jr. after costly muffed punt in Week 1 blowout
8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Carolina Panthers Roster: Jimmy Horn Jr waived to make room for run defender
8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers cut WR Jimmy Horn Jr.

What they're saying

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The Carolina Panthers are moving on from Jimmy Horn Jr. one day after the second-year return man muffed a punt in a rout by the Chicago Bears.
— Yahoo Sports