{
  "id": 10980954,
  "title": "Panthers place starting CBs Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on IR ahead of Lions game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/panthers-place-starting-cbs-jaycee-horn-and-mike-jackson-on-ir-ahead-10980954",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T16:07:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/panthers-place-starting-cbs-jaycee-160753091.html"
  },
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  "account": "The Carolina Panthers have placed starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on injured reserve prior to their Sunday night matchup against the Detroit Lions. Horn suffered a significant quadriceps injury during a loss to the Cleveland Browns, while Jackson suffered a groin injury. Both players are projected to miss at least four games, though Horn's injury may sideline him for a longer period as his injury timeline is still being evaluated by medical professionals.\n\nHorn, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, expressed his frustration on social media, stating that injuries have held him back from reaching his full potential. Despite the setback, the Panthers have a bye week coming up, giving them time to regroup in their secondary. Akayleb Evans and rookie Will Lee III are anticipated to start at cornerback, with Chau Smith-Wade serving as the nickel back. Evans, who played for the Minnesota Vikings in 2023, is making his NFL debut, while Lee, the team's fourth-round draft pick, would also make his NFL start.\n\nTo address roster shortages, the Panthers have signed veteran wide receiver David Moore and running back Anthony Tyus III from the practice squad. Moore, who has made 22 appearances with seven starts since joining the Panthers in 2024, could provide an additional wide receiver option if Jalen Coker is unable to play. Tyus, who spent the first three weeks of the season on the practice squad, returned two kickoffs for 47 yards in the team's Week 3 game against Cleveland.",
  "summary": "The Carolina Panthers have placed starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on injured reserve ahead of Sunday night’s game against the Detroit Lions.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Panthers place starting CBs Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on IR ahead of Lions game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/panthers-place-starting-cbs-jaycee-horn-and-mike-jackson-on-ir-ahead-10973633",
        "published": "2026-09-30T15:25:19.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Panthers place starting CBs Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on IR ahead of Lions game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/panthers-place-starting-cbs-jaycee-horn-and-mike-jackson-on-ir-ahead",
        "published": "2026-09-30T15:26:18.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}