# Panthers Add Cornerbacks After IR Designations

> Panthers lose two cornerbacks to IR, seeking replacements for defense.
- Title: Panthers Add Cornerbacks After IR Designations · CBS Sports
- Summary: Panthers lose two cornerbacks to IR, seeking replacements for defense. Panthers put Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on IR, needing new cornerbacks to fix…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/panthers-cornerbacks-jaycee-horn-mike-jackson-ir-options-trevon-diggs
- Published: 2026-09-30T15:51:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: panthers, jaycee horn, mike jackson, ir, trevon diggs, seahawks, nfl, cornerbacks, carolina, practice squad, defensive snaps, nfl draft
## Panthers lose cornerbacks to IR
Panthers put starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on IR after Horn tore his quad and Jackson injured his groin.

> Jaycee Horn (quad) and Mike Jackson (groin) landed on IR
## Horn's injury is serious
Horn's quad tear could end his season, with five interceptions last year matching his first four years combined.

> Horn had five interceptions last season, matching his total from the first four years of his career
## Jackson's injury impacts defense
Jackson's groin injury means he missed the game, with four interceptions last year.

> Jackson had four interceptions last year, one more than he had in his first six years combined
## Panthers defense weakened
Panthers defense is 28th in yards per game allowed, with 59 points to Bears in Week 1.

> The Panthers are allowing 5.7 yards per carry, last in the league, and now the biggest strength of the defense has turned into a major question mark
## Panthers have few cornerbacks
Panthers have only three cornerbacks on active roster: Chau Smith-Wade, Will Lee III, and Akayleb Evans.

> The Panthers entered Week 3 with plenty of good vibes after beating the Falcons 34-3
## Panthers sign new cornerbacks
Panthers consider signing Trevon Diggs, Shaun Wade, Tre'Davious White, Kader Kohou, or trading for Darrell Luter Jr.

> Sign Trevon Diggs: The former Cowboys All Pro is currently on the Seahawks' practice squad
## Key takeaway

Panthers put Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on IR, needing new cornerbacks to fix defense.