The Carolina Panthers have officially decided to exercise the fifth-year option for cornerback Jaycee Horn, extending his contract through the 2025 season. This decision, initially reported by RapSheet and confirmed by multiple sources, reflects the team's confidence in Horn despite his previous injuries. The move comes shortly after the Panthers traded up to secure a similar option for Xavier Legette, underscoring their strategic focus on strengthening their defensive lineup for 2025.
Panthers have picked up Jaycee Horn's fifth-year option, league source confirms. (@RapSheet first) Even with Horn's injury history, this is the right decision. Corners are hard to come by.
It's a good day to be a Gamecock on Mint Street. Less than 24 hours after the #Panthers traded up to get a fifth-year option for Xavier Legette, the team decided to pick up the option for Jaycee Horn in 2025: https://t.co/P0T4xJ5NOA
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Panthers are picking up the fifth-year option for CB Jaycee Horn, per @RapSheet https://t.co/lBpyb9l2RP https://t.co/J8hb8rbjfH
A league source confirms that the #Panthers are set to pick up CB Jaycee Horn's fifth-year option, as @RapSheet first reported.
Sources: The #Panthers are picking up the fifth-year option for standout CB Jaycee Horn. Locked in for an additional season.