Panthers coach gives ominous update about Jaycee Horn injury
Oct 2, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (8) during pregame activity against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich gave an ominous update on the status of Jaycee Horn.
Horn suffered a hamstring injury in his team’s 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 on Sunday. The 23-year-old had one tackle before exiting the game.
When speaking with the media on Tuesday, Reich said that Horn felt a “pop” in his hamstring. Reich described the injury as “serious” in nature and said Horn could require surgery and might need to go on injured reserve.
Panthers CB Jaycee Horn suffered a “serious” and “freak” hamstring injury per HC Frank Reich who said surgery and injured reserve are both options here.
Reich said Horn felt a “pop” when it happened Sunday in 2nd quarter vs. Falcons.
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This is a brutal blow for Horn and the Panthers. The 23-year-old cornerback has had a tough time with injuries during his brief NFL career.
The No. 8 overall pick in 2021, Horn suffered a fractured foot in his rookie season and was limited to just three games. He played in 13 games last season and had 53 tackles and 3 interceptions.
Horn is now facing his second lengthy injury-related absence in just three years.
