CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers placed starting cornerback Jaycee Horn on injured reserve with a hamstring injury on Friday, meaning he will miss at least four games.
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Horn is a promising cornerback who was selected eighth overall in the 2021 NFL draft but has struggled to stay on the field. Entering the season he had missed 18 of a possible 34 games due to injuries.
C.J. Henderson is expected to start on Monday night against the New Orleans Saints with Troy Hill expected to see additional playing time.
The Panthers will be on TV64 Monday night. Pregame coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. The game starts at 7 p.m. and will be followed by Eyewitness News live from the game.
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