Horn is still officially in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, but head coach Dave Canales has stated that he's on track to return in time for Sunday's game against the Saints. He'll need to be fully cleared by an independent neurologist before returning to Carolina's starting lineup.

Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn is cleared to return from concussion protocol, giving the Panthers a boost as they aim for a division-leading win against the Saints.

Cornerback Jaycee Horn took a step back toward the Panthers lineup at practice on Wednesday. Horn was a limited participant in practice for the first time since suffering a concussion in Week 12. Horn missed the Week 13 win over the Rams and continued to recover over the team’s bye week.

The Panthers had a disappointing game against the 49ers on Monday, but their star cornerback Jaycee Horn shined.

ESPN put together a lit of 109 different aspects of the game - and the Panthers only came away with one honor.

Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn was diagnosed with a concussion in the Nov. 24 game against the 49ers. He remains in concussion protocol as of Monday, coach Dave Canales said, but Horn is “trending in the right direction” to return this week.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dave Canales went to bed at halftime of the Falcons-Bucs game Thursday night. When the second-year coach woke up Friday morning, he and the Carolina Panthers were in a position the franchise hasn’t seen in 10 years – alone in first place.

South Carolina football alum Jaycee Horn, a standout cornerback for the Carolina Panthers, is turning in another strong season at the NFL level. At the time of this writing, Horn leads the way at his position in early Pro Bowl voting.