Carolina Panthers Injury Update: Jaycee Horn Recovering from Hand Laceration

Sometimes in the NFL, a small incident turns into a headline storm, and that is exactly what happened with Jaycee Horn this week. You would think the Carolina Panthers cornerback had been in a season-ending wreck the way some reports framed it, but the reality is far less dramatic. Horn was involved in a minor car accident, suffered a small laceration on his hand, and will be just fine.

Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Horn said he will be good to go once the stitches come out. The only question is whether that happens before this week’s preseason game. Given his role as a Pro Bowl shutdown corner, Carolina will likely play it safe.

The takeaway is that this is not a crisis. Horn is not dealing with a broken bone, torn ligament, or anything that will derail his season. Sometimes a little perspective is all that is needed, and Panthers fans can rest easy knowing their defensive star should be back in action very soon.