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Panthers Cut Jimmy Horn Jr. After Banana Ball Mistake
Panthers cut wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. after costly punt error.
In brief
Panthers cut wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. after costly punt error. Panthers waived Jimmy Horn Jr. following a muffed punt that led to a Chicago field goal. Originally reported by New York Post.
Who was cut
Panthers waived wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr.
What happened
Horn muffed a punt in Week 1 game.
Why it happened
Punt curved toward sideline with side spin.
Who called it banana ball
Bears coach Ben Johnson said it was a banana ball.
What happened next
Panthers elevated Tyrel Dodson from practice squad.
What happens next
Panthers need new punt and kickoff returner.
The main idea
Panthers waived Jimmy Horn Jr. following a muffed punt that led to a Chicago field goal.
