The Panthers have elected to pick up Horn's fifth-year contract option, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Horn, who the Panthers took eighth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, is thus slated to remain under contract with the team through the 2025 campaign. Injuries have hampered the starting cornerback over his first three years as a pro, but when available, the 24-year old has made his mark in Carolina's secondary by racking up 85 tackles and four picks over the course of 22 regular-season outings.

Horn finished the regular season with 27 tackles (20 solo) and five passes defended in six games.

EDGE Analysis

Horn has played only 22 games since being drafted eighth overall in 2021. With a hamstring injury sidelining him for a long stretch this season, Horn's overall impact was limited. Despite flashing promise when healthy, Horn approaches the final year of his rookie contract with significant questions over his durability.

Horn (toe) is active Sunday against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Horn was able to log a full practice Friday, so his ability to suit up doesn't come as a major surprise. The South Carolina product should draw a start at corner in their divisional clash with Tampa Bay in Week 18.

Horn (toe) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Horn could be trending in the right direction to play in Week 18, as he's gone from logging a limited practice session both Wednesday and Thursday to a full workload Friday. The 2021 first-round pick was able to play through the same toe issue in Week 17, but if he's unable to suit up Sunday, expect Shaquill Griffin and Jeremy Chinn to see more work in the Panthers' secondary.

Horn (toe) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Horn was able to play through his toe issue in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville, so any limitations at this point could just be maintenance-related. Either way, he'll likely have to upgrade to full participation at practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Horn (toe) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Horn began Carolina's week of practice with back-to-back DNPs, but after a limited session Friday, it seems as if he'll be able to play through his toe issue Sunday. The third-year cornerback and the Panthers defense will look to rebound against a Jaguars squad that's led by backup quarterback C.J. Beathard in Week 17.

Horn (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Jacksonville.

EDGE Analysis

Horn was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, giving himself a chance to play in Week 17. If he can't go, Donte Jackson would enter Sunday as the Panthers' top cornerback.

Horn (toe) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Horn played a season-high 61 defensive snaps during Sunday's loss versus the Packers, and it's not clear when he picked up the toe issue. In any case, if he can't get back to practice Thursday or Friday, he'll probably end up sitting out in Week 17.

Horn recorded seven solo tackles while also deflecting a pass in Sunday's 28-6 loss to New Orleans.

EDGE Analysis

Horn was able to play every defensive snap in a game for the first time this year, producing a season-high seven stops in the loss. The cornerback has now compiled 13 tackles and two pass deflection over the three contests he's appeared in during the 2023 campaign.

Horn (hamstring) is active Sunday against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Horn will suit up for the first time since Week 1 after returning to the active roster Saturday following a long stint on IR. The South Carolina products return is good news for the Carolina secondary.