Horton announced his retirement from the NFL via his personal Instagram.

EDGE Analysis

Horton was cut by the Saints on Sept. 9 and signed with the Panthers ahead of Week 10. The 30-year-old defensive end played six of eight games down the stretch, and he averaged 20 snaps per game when active. Horton never played a game for an organization other than the Panthers, and his career ends with 97 tackles and 15.5 sacks over seven pro seasons (83 games).

The Panthers signed Horton on Wednesday, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Horton played 32 games with the Panthers over the last two seasons and recorded 41 tackles and seven sacks. He hasn't played for another team since, and he'll add depth behind starters Gerald McCoy and Vernon Butler going forward.

Horton was released by the Saints on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Horton originally signed with New Orleans in mid-May. The 29-year-old played in Carolina for six seasons before making his way to the Saints. In a corresponding move, New Orleans promoted fellow defensive end Mitchell Loewen from the practice squad.

Horton signed an undisclosed contract with the Saints on Tuesday, Josh Katzenstein of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old signs from Carolina, where he made 24 tackles (15 solo) and 1.5 sacks in 16 games last season. Horton will add to a ferocious pass rush that already includes Marcus Davenport and Cameron Jordan. To make room for Horton, the team decided to waive Darrell Williams.

Horton recorded three tackles, including 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 16-8 win over the Cowboys.

EDGE Analysis

Horton recorded a career high 5.5 sacks in 2017 and he looks to be chasing a new career high in 2018. He'll look to continue the season with another strong outing next week against the division rival Falcons.

Horton has an opportunity to see expanded role on defense in 2018, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charolette Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Horton is entering his sixth season in the league, all of which have been with the Panthers. The 28-year-old recorded 360 defensive snaps in 2017, but after the release of Charles Johnson this offseason, the Panthers will need someone to take on more reps in rotation with veteran Julius Peppers. If he impresses during training camp, Horton could be line for a major uptick in his workload this season.

Horton has signed a two-year contract to remain with the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Horton's deal with keep him in Carolina through the 2018 campaign. Undrafted out of USC, Horton has been released and re-signed by the Panthers three times since entering the league in 2013, but after starting 10 of his 11 games played last year, he'll now enjoy some job security heading into the upcoming season.

Horton did not play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Horton missed three of the Panthers' four exhibition contests after spraining his wrist to start camp, but his lone appearance came in the all-important third preseason game. Knowing his roster spot was under threat, Horton suited up and managed two tackles during that contest. Although it remains to be seen whether he'll survive final cuts, Horton has been valued for his physicality in defending the run from his defensive end post for the Panthers the past three seasons.

Horton sprained his wrist during Friday's practice, Panthers writer Bryan Strickland reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear how Horton suffered the injury, but he'll likely miss at least a couple days. How long he's out is dependent on the severity of the sprain, and can vary from a few days to multiple weeks. Look for Rakim Cox and Larry Webster to see some extra reps as long as Horton is injured.