# Panthers Cut Jimmy Horn Jr. After Banana Ball Mistake

> Panthers cut wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. after costly punt error.
- Title: Panthers Cut Jimmy Horn Jr. After Banana Ball Mistake
- Summary: 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.
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/sports/panthers-cut-jimmy-horn-jr-after-banana-ball-mistake
- Published: 2026-09-16T16:49:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: carolina panthers, jimmy horn jr, chicago bears, banana ball, tory taylor, panthers practice squad, news, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Panthers waived Jimmy Horn Jr. following a muffed punt that led to a Chicago field goal.