Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn placed on injured reserve, then named in unconfirmed Bears trade rumor
The gist
The Carolina Panthers placed cornerback Jaycee Horn on injured reserve after a significant quad injury in late September.
A social media post claiming Chicago is trading for him is unconfirmed.
How it unfolded
- Sep 28, 2026Jaycee Horn suffered a quad tear and reports said he was out indefinitely; he was to seek a second opinion and was headed for injured reserve.
- Sep 29, 2026NFL.com reported Horn out indefinitely.
- Sep 30, 2026The Panthers placed Horn and Mike Jackson on injured reserve after their injuries in the loss to the Browns; head coach Dave Canales called Horn's a "significant quad injury."
Key terms
- injured reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
- NFL Draft
- Selections in the NFL's annual player draft, which teams can use to choose players or trade.
- Pro Bowler
- The annual all-star game of the National Football League featuring the league's star players.
Source: Wikipedia