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NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Wide receiver signed by the Cleveland Browns from the Carolina Panthers at the end of Week 2's practice schedule; roster transaction indicating potential depth chart addition or role opportunity with new team.

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PositiveRoleSep 19, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Horn was officially signed by the Browns as one of Shedeur Sanders' favorite college targets, indicating potential offensive role and connection with the QB in the passing game.

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NegativeRoleSep 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Sixth-round pick in the 2025 draft was waived by the Panthers after muffing a punt in Week 1 against the Bears; as a rookie last year he had 11 receptions for 108 yards while returning five kickoffs and two punts, but the muffed punt was the final straw for Carolina's coaching staff despite plans to utilize him more in the return game this year. He cleared waivers and signed with the Cleveland Browns' practice squad.

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NegativeRoleSep 18, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

Sixth-round 2025 draft pick waived by Panthers after muffing a punt against the Bears in Week 1, ending his tenure with Carolina. As a rookie he recorded 11 receptions for 108 yards while returning five kickoffs and two punts; Panthers had planned to expand his return game role this season but the muffed punt proved decisive. Horn cleared waivers and signed with Cleveland Browns' practice squad.

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NegativeRoleSep 18, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Wide receiver signed to Browns practice squad on Friday; former Colorado teammate of Shedeur Sanders; in his second NFL season after being drafted by Carolina in sixth round in 2025; has appeared in 15 career games with 11 receptions for 108 yards; unlikely to be elevated for Week 2 but has potential as returner in near future; returned seven kicks for Panthers and has knowledge of Week 3 opponent Carolina.

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NegativeRoleSep 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Browns are signing WR Jimmy Horn Jr., Shedeur Sanders' former Colorado teammate. This move is interpreted by some as a potential indicator that the Browns plan to move Sanders back into the starting lineup soon, suggesting a coordinated offensive strategy around Sanders' potential return.

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NegativeRoleSep 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source reports the Browns are reportedly bringing in Horn, the former Colorado Buffaloes receiver, to rejoin QB Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland; no official move confirmed as of Thursday.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 18, 2026Dawgs By Nature

WR Jimmy Horn Jr., the former Colorado Buffaloes receiver, is reportedly being brought in by the Browns to rejoin QB Shedeur Sanders; no official move was announced on Thursday.

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NegativeRoleSep 17, 2026Dawgs By Nature

WR signing reported by the source; the Cleveland Browns were signing former Carolina Panthers WR Jimmy Horn Jr., who spent time in college with Browns backup QB Shedeur Sanders and was recently waived by Cleveland's Week 3 opponent; move has not been made official as of the report.

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PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026Dawgs By Nature

WR Jimmy Horn Jr., former Colorado standout and college teammate of QB Shedeur Sanders, signed to Browns practice squad after clearing waivers from Panthers; reunites with Sanders in Cleveland. At Colorado, Horn caught 95 passes for 1,000+ yards with 7 TDs over final two seasons, outproducing Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter in 2023 before Hunter's trophy-winning 2024 season. Last year with Panthers: 13 games, 11 receptions, 108 yards, plus 7 kick returns.

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NegativeRoleSep 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Browns signed Horn to practice squad; he could help as a returner with Dylan Sampson expected to miss significant time with a knee injury. Horn was a Panthers sixth-round pick in last year's draft who muffed a punt in Week 1 before being waived.

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NegativeRoleSep 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Panthers waived WR Jimmy Horn Jr., their 6th-round pick in 2025 out of Colorado, after he muffed a punt on Sunday vs Chicago in Week 1.

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NegativeRoleSep 16, 2026Hogs Haven

The Panthers waived Horn Jr., their 6th-round pick in 2025 out of Colorado, after he muffed a punt on Sunday vs. Chicago in Week 1.

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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

I’ll never forget Jimmy’s generational 2025 training camp [Quoted](

I’ll never forget Jimmy’s generational 2025 training camp [Quoted](

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 15, 2026SleeperNFL

The Panthers have waived WR Jimmy Horn Jr.

The Panthers have waived WR Jimmy Horn Jr.

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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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