The Carolina Panthers don’t have the deepest nor the healthiest defensive backs room at the moment. But what do they have there, at least as far as the cornerback position goes, will likely be at their disposal on Saturday.
For the second straight practice, Jaycee Horn was listed as a limitied participant ahead of the team’s Week 16 matchup against the Detroit Lions. The standout second-year corner, however, did state on Tuesday that he anticipates on playing this weekend.
Fellow starter CJ Henderson, additionally, turned in another full session on the day. Interim defensive coordinator Al Holcomb told reporters prior to Wednesday’s activities that Henderson will get the nod if he’s healthy and will be backed up by Keith Taylor Jr.—who’s looking to bounce back from a rough Week 15.
“We have confidence in all of our corners,” Holcomb said. “And Keith, Keith has played well. Keith has played well. Obviously, he didn’t have the best game last week. And he’s a competitor. And I truly believe he’s ready to bounce back and he feels like he wants to bounce back and he has something to prove.”
Here’s Wednesday’s full injury report:
| Injury | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Game status | |
| LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe | Hamstring | Limited | Limited | ||
| CB Jaycee Horn | Shoulder | Limited | Limited | ||
| TE Ian Thomas | Thigh | Limited | Limited | ||
| DB Myles Hartsfield | Ankle | Limited | Full | ||
| CB CJ Henderson | Ankle | Full | Full |