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Panthers Waive Jimmy Horn Jr. After Punt Muffed

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 11:44 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Carolina Panthers waived wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. on Sept. 15, 2026.
Horn, a 2025 sixth-round pick from Colorado, recorded 11 catches for 108 yards as a rookie.
He muffed a punt in the Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears, leading to a Bears field goal.
The mistake contributed to the franchise-record 59 points allowed, the most in Panthers history.
The roster move opened a spot for inside linebacker Tyrel Dodson.

History

Historical Context

After a 1992 jury found the NFL’s Plan B free-agency system illegal, owners and the NFLPA negotiated a new collective bargaining agreement signed March 15 1993. Commissioner Paul Tagliabue and the players union introduced a $34.6 million team salary cap and modern waivers, establishing roster limits still used for cuts like Carolina’s 2026 waiver of Jimmy Horn Jr.

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Story summary

The Carolina Panthers waived wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. on Sept. 15, 2026.
Horn, a 2025 sixth-round pick from Colorado, recorded 11 catches for 108 yards as a rookie.
He muffed a punt in the Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears, leading to a Bears field goal.
The mistake contributed to the franchise-record 59 points allowed, the most in Panthers history.
The roster move opened a spot for inside linebacker Tyrel Dodson.

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