This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/panthers/onsi as Jaycee Horn has another forgettable outing vs. Saints’ WR Chris Olave.

The Panthers can lock up the NFC South title in 2025 by winning their next two games. It would be their first division title since 2015.

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.

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales explains concussion that ended Jaycee Horn’s Monday Night outing vs. 49ers and how team responded.

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.

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.