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Carolina Panthers waive Jimmy Horn Jr. after muffed punt against Chicago Bears
The Panthers also signed linebacker Tyrel Dodson from the practice squad after allowing a franchise-worst 59 points in the season opener.
- On Tuesday, the Carolina Panthers waived wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. and signed linebacker Tyrel Dodson from the practice squad to address roster needs following their Week 1 loss.
- Horn muffed a second-quarter punt during Sunday's 59-37 loss to Chicago while the game was tied 21-21, leading to a Bears field goal and highlighting special teams struggles.
- The Panthers defense allowed 291 rushing yards to Chicago, prompting the addition of Dodson, who brings 92 career games of experience including 379 tackles and 11.5 sacks from his time with Buffalo, Seattle, and Miami.
- With Horn released, Carolina must identify new return specialists, with depth chart data suggesting Xavier Legette and Chuba Hubbard as candidates to assume return duties.
- Practice squad receivers David Moore, Ja'seem Reed, and Casey Washington remain available, offering the Panthers additional depth options should the team require further offensive adjustments.
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The Carolina Panthers lost their season opener on Sunday to the Chicago Bears. It didn’t take long for their front office to shake up the roster, waiving a player, Jimmy Horn Jr., just two days after. Chicago overwhelmed the home team 59-37 at Bank of America Stadium. Caleb Williams led the way by completing 21-of-29 [...]
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