Horn was not targeted and didn't log a carry in Sunday's 17-7 loss to the Saints.
The Panthers attempted an end-around to Horn late in the third quarter, but a miscommunication between him and Bryce Young led to a fumble that was credited to the quarterback. Horn, a 2025 sixth-round pick from Colorado, had received at least two touches in every game since the Week 5 win over Miami. He's appeared in seven games, catching six of 10 targets for 66 yards and rushing seven times for 44 yards. Horn will likely remain a depth option in Carolina's offense in the Week 11 matchup against the Falcons.
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Panthers' Jimmy Horn: Minimal output in win
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Horn caught one of two targets for one yard and rushed once for seven yards during Sunday's 16-13 win over the Packers.
The 23-year-old played just 13 offensive snaps and operated as Carolina's No. 4 wideout in the Week 9 win. Through his first five NFL games, Horn has caught six of 10 targets for 66 yards and rushed seven times for 44 yards. He's likely to continue playing a depth role in the Panthers' receiving corps ahead of the Week 10 matchup against the Saints.
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Panthers' Jimmy Horn: Leaves game with shoulder injury
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Horn is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bills due to a shoulder injury, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
Horn sustained the injury during the second quarter, and he will have his shoulder evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. With Hunter Renfrow (coach's decision), inactive, Brycen Tremayne is in line to see an expanded role on offense for as long as Horn is out of the game.
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Panthers' Jimmy Horn: Smaller workload in Week 7
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Horn caught one of two targets for eight yards and rushed once for seven yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.
Horn's role on the Panthers' offense shrank with the return of Jalen Coker in the Week 7 win. The 2025 sixth-round pick from Colorado has now recorded five catches for 65 yards and four carries for 28 yards over his first three games as a pro. While Horn could be more involved in Carolina's offense as the season progresses, he's likely to play another reserve role in the Week 8 matchup against the Bills.
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Panthers' Jimmy Horn: Impresses again in Week 6
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Horn caught both of his targets for 36 yards and rushed once for 11 yards during Sunday's 30-27 win over the Cowboys.
The 2025 sixth-round pick from Colorado has been increasingly involved in Carolina's offense over the past two weeks, catching four of his five targets for 57 yards and rushing three times for 21 yards. Horn led all Panthers wideouts in receiving yards during Sunday's win, suggesting he's already carved out a meaningful role in the offense. Although Jalen Coker (quadriceps) is likely returning from injury soon, Horn is expected to be a key part of the Carolina's offensive game plan in a Week 7 matchup against the Jets.
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Panthers' Jimmy Horn: Solid performance in NFL debut
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Horn caught two of three targets for 21 yards and rushed twice for 10 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Dolphins.
After being a healthy scratch in each of the Panthers' first four games this year, Horn played an important role in Sunday's win. The rookie from Colorado showcased his explosiveness and made a key 17-yard catch on fourth down to help set up Carolina's go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter. Although Jalen Coker (quadriceps) will likely return from injury soon, Horn's role on the Panthers' offense could continue to grow in the Week 6 matchup against the Cowboys.
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Panthers' Jimmy Horn: In line for more work in Week 5?
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Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Monday that he's excited for Horn to get opportunities as a wide receiver as soon as this week, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
The rookie wideout has been a healthy scratch in each of the Panthers' first four games this season, despite injuries to Xavier Legette (hamstring) and Jalen Coker (quadriceps). Carolina's receiving corps has largely struggled outside of Tetairoa McMillan over the last two games, as the team's second-leading receiver over that span is Brycen Tremayne with five catches for 51 yards. Horn ran a 4.46-second 40-yard dash and could provide the Panthers with a much-needed deep threat, especially while Legette remains sidelined. The Colorado product may also contribute in the return game if active for the Week 5 matchup against the Dolphins.
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Panthers' Jimmy Horn: Healthy scratch again
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Horn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Horn will be a healthy scratch for a third consecutive week despite Xavier Legette (hamstring) being inactive. David Moore will join Tetairoa McMillan and Hunter Renfrow in the Panthers' starting offense while Brycen Tremayne and Dalevon Campbell work in rotation. Horn's next chance to make his NFL regular-season debut is Week 4 against the Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 28.
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Panthers' Jimmy Horn: Won't play against Arizona
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Horn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Horn, the Panthers' sixth-round pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, will have to wait to make his regular-season debut until at least Week 3 against the Falcons on Sunday, Sept. 21. David Moore and Brycen Tremayne will be the Panthers' depth wideouts behind Hunter Renfrow, Xavier Legette and rookie first-rounder Tetairoa McMillan.
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Panthers' Jimmy Horn: Catches lone target
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Horn caught his lone target for 13 yards in Thursday's 19-10 preseason loss to Pittsburgh.
The rookie sixth-round pick finishes his inaugural preseason with six catches for 29 yards on seven targets. Horn didn't make any noise toward a meaningful Week 1 role, but he at least seems on track for one of the final roster spots, with a chance to return kicks and/or punts.
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Panthers' Jimmy Horn Jr.: Carolina adds speedy wideout
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The Panthers selected Horn in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 208th overall.
Horn (5-foot-8, 174 pounds) was mostly a bit contributor at Colorado and will likely need to serve in the same role in the NFL, but he has deep speed to work with and is elusive with the ball. Horn was a productive starter for two years at South Florida before transferring to the Buffaloes for his final two years, and in Colorado it was a little harder for Horn to stand out in a wideout rotation where he was overshadowed by Travis Hunter and LaJohntay Wester. Indeed, Horn's production fell off upon him arriving to Colorado, with Horn specifically struggling to thrive in traffic. That's a problem, because even with his plus speed Horn probably can't threaten downfield regularly at just 5-foot-8. Receivers this short need to win on short routes from the slot to see more than decoy work, but slot targets come with the most collisions. Horn will most likely end up settling in as a long-time gadget player and returner in the NFL.
