Overview
- The Panthers officially put Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on injured reserve on Wednesday, guaranteeing a minimum four-game absence under NFL rules.
- Mike Jackson had groin surgery on Tuesday and the team is targeting a return in November, while Jaycee Horn sustained a significant quadriceps injury that multiple reports say may be a tear and could keep him out far longer.
- Head coach Dave Canales said neither player is being labeled out for the season and gave a rough recovery window of about eight weeks, stressing that the timeline could change with further evaluations.
- Carolina promoted wide receiver David Moore and running back Anthony Tyus III to the 53-man roster and added cornerback Robert Rochell to the practice squad while expecting Akayleb Evans, rookie Will Lee III and Chau Smith-Wade to take on starting roles.
- The double loss strips the Panthers of their top boundary defenders, raises urgency to sign or trade for veteran cornerback help (several names have been floated), and increases the secondary’s importance for upcoming games including Sunday Night Football vs. Detroit.