Panthers open up over $13 million of cap space off CB Jaycee Horn's contract

As expected, the Carolina Panthers had to crunch the numbers to accommodate their new batch of rookies. According to Spotrac, the team has restructured the contract of cornerback Jaycee Horn—creating $13. 1 million in salary cap space.

Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer also reported on the adjustment this morning. Carolina, per the report, has processed a salary conversion for the Pro Bowl defender's 2026 pay. $16.

4 million of Horn's salary was moved into a signing bonus, putting his cap hit for this season at $10. 9 million while tacking on a void year for 2030. Here's an updated look at Horn's cap hits for the remainder of his contract: 2026: $10.

9 million 2027: $25. 9 million 2028: $31. 8 million 2029: $33.