The Carolina Panthers announced Wednesday that starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson have been placed on injured reserve. Both players must miss a minimum of four games, beginning with the Panthers’ upcoming home matchup against the Detroit Lions on Sunday night.

Injuries sustained during loss to Browns

Horn, 26, suffered a quad injury, while Jackson, 29, dealt with a groin strain. The injuries occurred during the Panthers’ 21-18 road defeat to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

Impact on the secondary

With Horn and Jackson unavailable, Carolina is left with three cornerbacks on the active roster: Akayleb Evans, Chau Smith‑Wade, and rookie Will Lee III. Horn entered the season as a first‑round pick (eighth overall in 2021) and has already recorded six tackles and two passes defensed in three starts this year. Over his three‑year career with the Panthers, he has amassed 10 interceptions and 196 tackles.

Jackson, a former fifth‑round selection by the Dallas Cowboys in 2019, contributed six tackles in three starts this season. His career includes seven interceptions and 262 tackles across 75 games with the Lions, Patriots, Seahawks, and the Panthers.

Roster moves

To fill the roster spots opened by the two injuries, the Panthers promoted wide receiver David Moore and running back Anthony Tyus III from the practice squad. Additionally, the team signed cornerback Robert Rochell to the practice squad, providing further depth at the position.

Looking ahead

The Panthers, currently 1‑2, will rely on the remaining secondary players and the newly promoted athletes as they aim to improve their record against the Lions, who sit at 2‑1. The coaching staff emphasized the importance of staying disciplined and executing the game plan despite the setbacks.

Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.