Panthers Week 18 inactives: G Robert Hunt’s season-long streak to end

Panthers G Robert Hunt has played in every one of Carolina’s 967 offensive snaps this season. But that streak will end today.

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn won’t be finishing his first Pro Bowl campaign on the field.

Horn, who was ruled out of this afternoon’s regular-season finale against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday due to a hip injury, is one of seven inactive players for the Panthers here in Week 18. The fourth-year defender also missed last week’s 48-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Panthers will also be without starting inside linebacker Josey Jewell (concussion) for a second straight outing.

In somewhat of a surprise, the offense won’t have starting right guard Robert Hunt in the lineup for the first time this season. Hunt, who has played every offensive snap (967) for Carolina, was listed as questionable with a knee injury entering the weekend.

Second-year lineman Chandler Zavala will get the start in Hunt’s place.

Here’s the full list of inactives for the Panthers today:

  • CB Jaycee Horn
  • G Robert Hunt
  • ILB Josey Jewell
  • S Lonnie Johnson Jr.
  • RB Velus Jones Jr.
  • QB Jack Plummer (emergency QB)
  • WR Deven Thompkins

And for the host Falcons:

  • ILB JD Bertrand
  • DL Brandon Dorlus
  • CB Kevin King
  • WR Darnell Mooney
  • OT Brandon Parker
  • OL Elijah Wilkinson

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Panthers Week 18 injury report: 2 key defensive starters out vs. Falcons

The Panthers will once again be without CB Jaycee Horn and ILB Josey Jewell.

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn will not be finishing out his Pro Bowl campaign.

Horn, who was officially named to his first Pro Bowl Games yesterday morning, has been ruled out for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Atlanta Falcons due to his hip injury. The fourth-year defender also missed last week’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Inside linebacker Josey Jewell will also sit out of this weekend’s contest with a concussion. Like Horn, Jewell did not suit up for Week 17’s trip to Raymond James Stadium.

Here’s the full injury report from Friday:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OLB Amaré Barno Shoulder DNP DNP DNP Out
CB Jaycee Horn Hip DNP DNP DNP Out
G Robert Hunt Knee DNP Limited DNP Questionable
ILB Josey Jewell Concussion DNP DNP DNP Out
S Lonnie Johnson Jr. Shoulder/neck DNP DNP DNP Out
CB Mike Jackson Rest DNP Full Full
DL A’Shawn Robinson Neck DNP DNP Limited Questionable
OLB D.J. Wonnum Rest DNP Limited Full
OT Taylor Moton Knee Limited DNP Limited Questionable
RB Miles Sanders Ankle Full Limited Full Questionable
WR Xavier Legette Hip/wrist Full Limited Limited Questionable
S Nick Scott Illness DNP Full Full
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Rest DNP Full
OLB DJ Johnson Personal DNP Out

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Panthers CB Jaycee Horn among 5 starters held out of Thursday’s practice

Newly-minted Pro Bowler Jaycee Horn did not participate for a second straight practice.

Unfortunately, a Pro Bowl selection does not come with magical healing powers.

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn, fresh off being named to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games this morning, did not practice on Thursday due to a hip injury. Horn, who also sat out from Wednesday’s session, missed his first game of the 2024 season this past Sunday because of the setback.

Horn was joined on the side by fellow starters in right tackle Taylor Moton (rest), defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson (neck), inside linebacker Josey Jewell (concussion) and outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (concussion).

Here is the full injury report from this afternoon:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OLB Amaré Barno Shoulder DNP DNP
CB Jaycee Horn Hip DNP DNP
G Robert Hunt Knee DNP Limited
ILB Josey Jewell Concussion DNP DNP
S Lonnie Johnson Jr. Shoulder/neck DNP DNP
CB Mike Jackson Rest DNP Full
DL A’Shawn Robinson Neck DNP DNP
OLB D.J. Wonnum Rest DNP Limited
OT Taylor Moton Knee Limited DNP
RB Miles Sanders Ankle Full Limited
WR Xavier Legette Hip/wrist Full Limited
S Nick Scott Illness DNP Full
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Rest DNP

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Panthers hold 8 players out of practice on Wednesday

Jaycee Horn was among the eight Panthers who did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.

While the Carolina Panthers are hoping to finish together, they may have to close out the campaign without a few key starters.

Eight players were listed as non-participants for Wednesday’s practice, one of the team’s last before this weekend’s regular-season finale against the Atlanta Falcons.

Starting cornerback Jaycee Horn, who continues to deal with a hip injury, was among the eight men who were out this afternoon. The former eighth overall pick, in his first absence of 2024, missed last week’s 48-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers—where quarterback Baker Mayfield threw for 359 yards and five touchdowns.

Running back Miles Sanders, on the other hand, was able to get back to the practice field today after missing the last six games due to an ankle sprain. The Panthers officially designated his return prior to the session.

Here’s the full injury report from Wednesday:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OLB Amaré Barno Shoulder DNP
CB Jaycee Horn Hip DNP
G Robert Hunt Knee DNP
ILB Josey Jewell Concussion DNP
S Lonnie Johnson Jr. Shoulder/neck DNP
CB Mike Jackson Rest DNP
DL A’Shawn Robinson Neck DNP
OLB D.J. Wonnum Rest DNP
OT Taylor Moton Knee Limited
RB Miles Sanders Ankle Full
WR Xavier Legette Hip/wrist Full

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Panthers Week 17 inactives: Key starters out vs. Buccaneers

The Panthers will be without a handful of key contributors for today’s clash with the Bucs.

The Carolina Panthers are going to have to dig deep for the upset here in Week 17.

As expected, the team will be without a handful of key contributors for today’s NFC South showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers—including right tackle Taylor Moton and cornerback Jaycee Horn. Moton (knee) and Horn (hip) both did not practice throughout the week and were listed as doubtful on Friday’s injury report.

Yosh Nijman will get the start in place of Moton while Caleb Farley will cover for Horn.

In addition to Horn, the defense will be without inside linebacker Josey Jewell (quadriceps/concussion) and nickel cornerback Chau Smith-Wade—who was placed on injured reserve yesterday.

Running back Chuba Hubbard was also placed on injured reserve Saturday, leaving the backfield to Raheem Blackshear and Mike Boone.

Here’s the full list of inactives on the day for the Panthers:

  • S Jordan Fuller
  • CB Jaycee Horn
  • ILB Josey Jewell
  • OT Taylor Moton
  • QB Jack Plummer (Emergency QB)
  • WR Deven Thompkins

And for the host Buccaneers:

  • OLB Shaquil Barrett
  • G Royce Newman
  • TE Cade Otton
  • QB Michael Pratt
  • OLB Jose Ramirez
  • WR Sterling Shepard
  • S Antoine Winfield

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Panthers HC Dave Canales provides Week 17 injury updates on Chuba Hubbard, Xavier Legette

Panthers HC Dave Canales thinks both RB Chuba Hubbard and WR Xavier Legette will be good to go for Sunday’s matchup with the Bucs.

The Carolina Panthers have themselves one heck of an injury report here in Week 17. But at least they’re confident about the statuses of two key offensive players.

Both running back Chuba Hubbard (knee) and wide receiver Xavier Legette (hip/wrist) have been deemed questionable for this Sunday’s contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Dave Canales, however, didn’t seem to think they’re too questionable for the NFC South showdown.

Here’s what Canales told reporters following Friday’s practice:

Hubbard is fresh off rushing for 152 yards and two touchdowns in the team’s Week 16 win over the Arizona Cardinals. He was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his triumphant performance.

Legette missed the overtime victory due to his hip injury.

They likely won’t be joined by a few other notable names, including right tackle Taylor Moton (knee) and cornerback Jaycee Horn (hip)—who are doubtful. In addition, linebacker Josey Jewell (concussion/quadriceps) and nickel cornerback Chau Smith-Wade (illness/chest) have already been ruled out.

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Panthers Week 17 injury report: Taylor Moton, Jaycee Horn doubtful

The Panthers are pretty banged up heading into their Week 17 matchup against the Bucs.

The Carolina Panthers may be down a handful of key contributors in Week 17.

Right tackle Taylor Moton, who did not participate in practice throughout the week due to a knee injury, has been listed as doubtful for Sunday’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If he cannot go, Yosh Nijman will get his third start of the campaign.

Cornerback Jaycee Horn is also considered doubtful for the contest with a hip issue.

The defense will definitely be down linebacker Josey Jewell and nickel cornerback Chau Smith-Wade, both of whom have already been ruled out.

Here’s the full injury report from Friday:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OT Taylor Moton Knee DNP DNP DNP Doubtful
CB Chau-Smith Wade Illness/chest DNP DNP DNP Out
CB Jaycee Horn Hip DNP DNP DNP Doubtful
RB Chuba Hubbard Rest/Knee DNP Limited Limited Questionable
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Knee/elbow Full DNP Limited Questionable
OT Ikem Ekwonu Shoulder Full Full Full
C Cade Mays Illness Full Full Full
ILB Josey Jewell Quadriceps/concussion Full DNP DNP Out
WR Xavier Legette Hip/wrist Full Limited Limited Questionable
DL A’Shawn Robinson Knee/illness Full Limited DNP Questionable
OLB D.J. Wonnum Shoulder/knee Full Limited Limited Questionable
QB Bryce Young Hamstring Full Full Full
G Damien Lewis Illness/ankle DNP Limited Questionable
OLB Amaré Barno Knee Limited Limited
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring Limited Limited
TE Tommy Tremble Shoulder/back Limited Limited
OLB Cam Gill Illness DNP Limited Questionable

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Panthers’ Chuba Hubbard, Adam Thielen limited in Thursday’s practice

The Panthers had quite a lengthy injury report on Thursday, one that included RB Chuba Hubbard and WR Adam Thielen.

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard and wide receiver Adam Thielen were both limited for Thursday’s practice.

Hubbard, who was down as non-participant for Wednesday on a rest designation, has now been listed with a knee injury. The fourth-year back was awarded NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance from this past Sunday’s 36-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Thielen was added to report this afternoon with a hamstring issue.

The Panthers, in addition, were without four key starters—left guard Damien Lewis (illness), right tackle Taylor Moton (knee), outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee/elbow) and cornerback Jaycee Horn (hip).

Here’s today’s full listing:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OT Taylor Moton Knee DNP DNP
CB Chau-Smith Wade Illness DNP DNP
CB Jaycee Horn Hip DNP DNP
RB Chuba Hubbard Rest/Knee DNP Limited
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Knee/elbow Full DNP
OT Ikem Ekwonu Shoulder Full Full
C Cade Mays Illness Full Full
ILB Josey Jewell Quadriceps/hamstring Full DNP
WR Xavier Legette Hip/wrist Full Limited
DL A’Shawn Robinson Knee Full Limited
OLB D.J. Wonnum Shoulder/knee Full Limited
QB Bryce Young Hamstring Full Full
G Damien Lewis Illness/ankle DNP
OLB Amaré Barno Knee Limited
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring Limited
TE Tommy Tremble Shoulder/back Limited
OLB Cam Gill Illness DNP

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Panthers QB Bryce Young listed on initial injury report for Week 17

Panthers QB Bryce Young was listed on Wednesday’s injury report (which is actually based on Tuesday).

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young rounded out the team’s injury report for Wednesday . . . which is actually based on Tuesday.

With the guys getting Christmas Day off, head coach Dave Canales and company hit the practice field yesterday—where Young was dealing with a hamstring injury. But the second-year passer, who is fresh off a three-touchdown performance in Carolina’s 36-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals, was listed as a full participant.

Wide receiver Xavier Legette, who missed the overtime victory due to a hip injury, was also a full participant.

Here’s the full injury report for Wednesday (or Tuesday):

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OT Taylor Moton Knee DNP
CB Chau-Smith Wade Illness DNP
CB Jaycee Horn Hip DNP
RB Chuba Hubbard Rest DNP
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Knee Full
OT Ikem Ekwonu Shoulder Full
C Cade Mays Illness Full
ILB Josey Jewell Quadriceps/hamstring Full
WR Xavier Legette Hip/wrist Full
DL A’Shawn Robinson Knee Full
OLB D.J. Wonnum Shoulder/knee Full
QB Bryce Young Hamstring Full

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Panthers Week 16 injury report: WR Xavier Legette out vs. Cardinals

As expected, the Panthers will be without 2024 first-round pick Xavier Legette in Week 16.

As expected, the Carolina Panthers will not have their 2024 first-round pick on the field against the Arizona Cardinals.

Wide receiver Xavier Legette has been ruled out for the team’s Week 16 outing due to a hip injury. The rookie did not participate in practice throughout the week after making an early exit from last Sunday’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Fellow rookie pass catcher Jalen Coker, who was limited on Thursday and Friday with a lingering quadriceps issue, has been listed as questionable. He led the Panthers with a career-high 110 receiving yards in Week 15.

Left tackle Ikem Ekwonu and right guard Robert Hunt are also questionable due to illnesses.

Here’s the full injury report from Friday:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Illness/knee DNP Limited Full Questionable
S Sam Franklin Jr. Neck/personal DNP Full Full
S Xavier Woods Rest DNP Full
WR Xavier Legette Hip DNP DNP DNP Out
RB Chuba Hubbard Rest DNP Full
OLB D.J. Wonnum Rest/knee DNP Limited Full
ILB Josey Jewell Rest DNP Limited Full
WR Adam Thielen Rest DNP Limited
CB Jaycee Horn Rest DNP Limited Full
DL A’Shawn Robinson Knee DNP Limited DNP Questionable
WR David Moore Concussion Limited Limited Full Questionable
RB Raheem Blackshear Chest Full Full Full
G Robert Hunt Illness DNP DNP Questionable
OT Taylor Moton Rest DNP
WR Jalen Coker Quadriceps DNP Limited Questionable
OT Ikem Ekwonu Illness Limited Questionable

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