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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Panthers waived wide receiver/returner Jimmy Horn Jr. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, one day after he muffed a punt midway through the second quarter of Carolina's 59-37 loss to Chicago. The fumble occurred when the game was tied 21-21 and Horn failed to corral Troy Taylor's punt despite calling for a fair catch; Kaden Davis recovered for the Bears, who kicked a field goal on the ensuing possession. Horn, a sixth-round pick out of Colorado in 2025, had 11 catches for 108 yards as a rookie before his release.

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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

The Carolina Panthers waived their primary returner and second-year wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr after an abysmal performance in their season opener against the Chicago Bears. Horn routinely struggled to field punts and kicks and has not provided positive value in a crowded receiver room to date.

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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Carolina Panthers waived the second-year wide receiver and primary returner just days after the season opener against Chicago; Horn routinely struggled to field punts and kicks and has not provided positive value in a crowded receiver room to date.

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PositiveNewsSep 15, 2026SleeperNFL

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Horn was waived by the Panthers in a corresponding move to make room for Dodson's 53-man roster activation. The 2025 sixth-round pick had 11 catches last season and muffed a punt in Carolina's Week 1 loss to the Bears, contributing to his removal from the active roster.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 15, 2026Underdog NFL

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Jimmy Horn Jr. waived by the Panthers.

Jimmy Horn Jr. waived by the Panthers.

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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

Horn Jr. underperformed as the Panthers' return specialist in Week 1, prompting the source to call for his replacement. The source states 'One more week of this, at most, and the Panthers should be looking for new blood in the return game,' indicating his role is in immediate jeopardy and likely to be reassigned within the next week.

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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jimmy Horn Jr. struggled in the return game in the Panthers' Week 1 loss to the Bears. The source states 'That wasn't it, Jimmy' and indicates the Panthers should be looking for new blood in the return game within one more week if Horn Jr. does not improve.

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NegativeUsageSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Horn completely whiffed on a punt in the second quarter and muffed it back to Chicago, giving the Bears the ball back. He almost fumbled again in the third quarter but was fortunately down before the ball came out.

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PositiveMatchupSep 11, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

Eric Buchanon's prediction features Jimmy Horn as a key offensive weapon for the Panthers, with a fourth quarter chunk play to Horn helping drive a second half shootout victory over the Bears in a messy first half that turns into a high-scoring affair.

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NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jimmy Horn Jr. (11 rec./108 yds./0 TD) is part of the Panthers' receiving corps rotation alongside Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Leggette, and Jalen Coker.

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PositiveSleeperSep 3, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Horn is a true route craftsman and explosive player who can be acquired cheaply, though his upside is currently limited by the Panthers' passing environment.

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PositiveRoleSep 2, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Horn Jr. had a standout preseason performance that led to making the Panthers roster as a depth wide receiver option.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

Horn Jr. made the 53-man roster as one of six wide receivers, with no surprises in the wide receiver group.

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PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

Horn has been heavily featured in the preseason and appearing relatively early in games, suggesting he's among the highest of the second tier of wide receivers on the Panthers depth chart and likely to make the 53-man roster.

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NegativeUsageAug 29, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

Had a nice run on a screen pass in the third quarter, but the play was called back due to a penalty, limiting the offensive gain.

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NegativeUsageAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Horn Jr. had a nice run on a screen pass in the third quarter, though the play was called back due to a penalty.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Horn Jr. has been frequently lauded in practices for his speed and ability to take the top of the defense, with preseason flashes including a 39-yard end-around run last week and four catches for 44 yards in the preseason opener; he's among rotational receivers jockeying for position behind McMillan and Coker.

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PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

Rotational receiver competing for roster spot and regular-season opportunities; lauded for speed and ability to take the top of the defense in practice; preseason production includes 39-yard end-around run last week and four catches for 44 yards in preseason opener; standout showing could earn more looks once regular season starts.

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PositiveUsageAug 24, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Panthers WR had an explosive run in preseason Week 2, showing playmaking ability.

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PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026Footballguys

Jimmy Horn Jr. has delivered strong performances in preseason, putting pressure on veteran David Moore for the final roster spots in Carolina's receiving corps.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Horn ripped off a 39-yard run on the second-quarter drive led by Kenny Pickett, making up most of the yardage on that possession; he also caught a pass inside the ten-yard line on a subsequent drive, though he couldn't reel in a tough catch in traffic later in the game.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

Horn ripped off a 39-yard run in the second quarter to set up a scoring drive, and later caught a pass from Kenny Pickett inside the ten-yard line. He also had a tough catch in traffic that he couldn't reel in during a late second-quarter drive.

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NegativeUsageAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Horn Jr. executed a reverse play for Carolina in the second quarter that gained significant yardage and helped the Panthers cross midfield.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 21, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

Horn Jr is at risk of being cut; with approximately 8 WRs competing for 7 roster spots, the team is more likely to move on from Horn Jr, John Metchie, or David Moore before letting Xavier Legette go. However, he is also a candidate for primary KR/PR duties.

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PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jimmy Horn Jr caught a pass from Kenny Pickett during the Panthers' second-quarter drive, helping move the offense into scoring range.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 15, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

Listed among Carolina's young potential playmakers the source wants to monitor for consistency in the preseason; part of a group where more players playing well is framed as a positive development for the Panthers.

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NegativeUsageAug 11, 2026Matt Harmon

Matt Harmon cites Jimmy Horn Jr. as an example of a receiver tasked with running 'sacrificial routes' to clear out space and create leverage for teammates, a key tactical element in modern offensive systems.

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PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Horn had a nice catch and run for the Panthers in the second quarter during a two-minute drive led by Haynes King. He was also open in the end zone on one play but King missed him; later in the fourth quarter, Horn caught a pass inside the five to set up the game-winning touchdown drive.

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PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

Panthers WR had a nice catch and run during the two-minute drill in the second quarter, contributing to an impressive drive that resulted in a field goal to tie the game at 17.

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PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

Panthers WR caught a pass from Haynes King inside the five-yard line in the fourth quarter, setting up the game-winning touchdown drive in the Hall of Fame Game.

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NegativeUsageAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Panthers receiver caught a 16-yard pass from QB Haynes King on third-and-15 that eventually led to the Panthers taking the lead; King also overthrew Horn wide open down the right sideline just before halftime, a missed opportunity that forced Carolina to settle for a field goal.

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NegativeUsageAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Panthers receiver was targeted twice by rookie QB Haynes King in the Hall of Fame Game; King connected on a 16-yard throw to Horn on third-and-15 that eventually led to the Panthers taking the lead, but overthrew Horn on a 15-yard pass attempt just before halftime when Horn was wide open down the right sideline.

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NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026NFL.com News

Horn Jr., a rookie wide receiver, is expected to compete for both kickoff and punt return duties in Carolina. The Panthers have produced just one touchdown return since 2018, and Horn Jr.'s speed and shiftiness are expected to bring added excitement to special teams.

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NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Panthers WR was expected to compete with Xavier Legette and John Metchie III for additional snaps at WR after Chris Brazzell's injury. Horn's role and opportunity may increase with Brazzell sidelined for the season.

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PositiveUsageJul 31, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

With Chris Brazzell's season-ending LCL injury, Jimmy Horn Jr. has received additional routes in Dwain McFarland's projections for the Panthers WR room.

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