Carolina Panthers rookie cornerback Jaycee Horn could be sidelined up to three months with a broken foot, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
#Panthers stud CB Jaycee Horn will be looked at this morning more extensively, but the fear is he broke multiple bones in the metatarsal area in his foot, sources said. Surgery is an option & likely looking at 2-3 month recovery. That means a late-season return or season-ending.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 24, 2021
Horn suffered multiple broken bones in his foot during Thursday's 24-9 win over the Houston Texans. He exited in the third quarter with a non-contact injury to his right foot and was taken to the locker room on a golf cart.
The eighth-overall pick was named a starter this year and has played a significant role in Carolina's top-ranked defense. In three games this season, he has one interception, one pass defensed and five tackles.
Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey also suffered a hamstring injury during Thursday's game. Rapoport reported he could miss time, but there was no update on the star's situation early Friday morning.
Carolina is 3-0 this season and will face the Dallas Cowboys next weekend.
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