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Former Panthers WR lands with Browns on Friday
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The Carolina Panthers cut ties with wideout Jimmy Horn Jr. on Tuesday, just one year after selecting him in the sixth round of the NFL draft. Horn did make a couple of notable mistakes in the Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears , but the move came as a surprise given how promising he's looked as a return specialist and gadget weapon on offense.
In any case, it didn't take long for Horn to find a new home.
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As announced on Friday, the second-year receiver has signed on as a member of the Cleveland Browns ' practice squad.
Cleveland's 2026 campaign got off to a rough start, as they were manhandled by the Jacksonville Jaguars in a 34-10 loss this past weekend. Quarterback Deshaun Watson struggled, throwing for just 205 yards, one touchdown and an interception.
As to where Horn fits in, it's a bit early to say—and he'll need to be elevated to the active roster before we find out. But, at the very least, he gets to reunite with quarterback Shedeur Sanders — his friend and teammate from the University of Colorado Boulder.
The Panthers will be visiting the Browns in Week 3, after they face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) and running back Jonathon Brooks (25) warm up before the game against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan (right) greets running back Jonathon Brooks (25) before the game against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Jaelan Phillips (5) during pregame warmups prior to the game against against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) before the start of the game against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Devin Lloyd (55) enters the field before the game against Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Will Lee III (24) celebrates after recovering a fumble in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks to throw in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (18) catches the ball while defended by Chicago Bears defensive back Tyrique Stevenson (29) in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald (10) kicks a field goal in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Bobby Brown III (97) reacts after a defensive stop in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates a touchdown with running back Chuba Hubbard (30) in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) runs with the ball while defended by Chicago Bears defensive back Cam Lewis (21) in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (25) runs with the ball while defended by Chicago Bears defensive back Jaylon Johnson (1) in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws in the second quarter against against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is sacked by Carolina Panthers linebacker Jaelan Phillips (5) in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is sacked by Carolina Panthers linebacker Jaelan Phillips (5) in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) celebrates with tight end Tommy Tremble (82) after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Darren Waller (88) runs with the ball in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (82) reacts in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) dives for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (18) catches the ball in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (18) runs the ball for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales reacts in the secound half against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) shakes hands with Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) after the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) and running back Jonathon Brooks (25) warm up before the game against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) and running back Jonathon Brooks (25) warm up before the game against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Insider: Panthers were never handing over RB1 job to Jonathon Brooks
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan (right) greets running back Jonathon Brooks (25) before the game against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Jaelan Phillips (5) during pregame warmups prior to the game against against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) before the start of the game against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Devin Lloyd (55) enters the field before the game against Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Will Lee III (24) celebrates after recovering a fumble in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks to throw in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (18) catches the ball while defended by Chicago Bears defensive back Tyrique Stevenson (29) in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald (10) kicks a field goal in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Bobby Brown III (97) reacts after a defensive stop in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Panthers QB Bryce Young may run into big problem vs. Browns in Week 3
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates a touchdown with running back Chuba Hubbard (30) in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) runs with the ball while defended by Chicago Bears defensive back Cam Lewis (21) in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (25) runs with the ball while defended by Chicago Bears defensive back Jaylon Johnson (1) in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws in the second quarter against against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is sacked by Carolina Panthers linebacker Jaelan Phillips (5) in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is sacked by Carolina Panthers linebacker Jaelan Phillips (5) in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) celebrates with tight end Tommy Tremble (82) after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Darren Waller (88) runs with the ball in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (82) reacts in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) dives for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (18) catches the ball in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' Week 1 loss to Bears
Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (18) runs the ball for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales reacts in the secound half against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 13, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) shakes hands with Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) after the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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