Jaycee Horn, CB for the Panthers, misses practice due to a road collision incident
Carolina Panthers' Jaycee Horn Recovers Well After Car Accident
Jaycee Horn, the Carolina Panthers' cornerback, is on the road to recovery after a car accident that occurred on August 6, 2025. The incident took place a mile from the Carolina Panthers' training facility and also near Bank of America Stadium, the team's home field[1][2][4].
Horn, who is 25 years old and entering his fifth season with the Panthers, was driving alone when the accident occurred at the corner of Mint and Morehead streets[5][6]. Fortunately, no emergency medical transport was needed, and the only injury he sustained was a thumb injury requiring stitches[1][2][4].
Despite missing a joint practice with the Cleveland Browns and not playing in the first preseason game on August 9, Horn remains hopeful to return by the second preseason game on August 16[2]. By August 13, he reported to the press that he is "on track" to resume practice as soon as his stitches are removed, indicating a positive recovery trajectory[3].
The Panthers' coaching staff has confirmed that Horn is day-to-day and are closely monitoring his progress. They expect him to be ready for the regular season opener on September 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars[4].
Last season, Horn had an impressive performance with one interception, 13 passes defensed, two sacks, and 68 tackles. He was also named to the Pro Bowl and played a career-high 15 games (all starts)[7]. The team selected him with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft[8].
Despite the setback, the Panthers and their fans can look forward to Horn's continued contributions to the team in the 2025 NFL season.
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- The Carolina Panthers' cornerback, Jaycee Horn, who was involved in a car accident on August 6, is expected to return by the second preseason game on August 16.
- Although Jaycee Horn sustained a thumb injury requiring stitches, he remains hopeful to play in the upcoming NFL season.
- The NFL Draft pick of the Carolina Panthers, Jaycee Horn, had a stellar performance last season, contributing with an interception, 13 passes defensed, two sacks, and 68 tackles.
- Jaycee Horn's recovery process from the car accident is being closely monitored by the Carolina Panthers' coaching staff, with hopes that he will be ready for the regular season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 7.
