Jaycee Horn wont practice Wednesday after car accident Carolina Panthers

Keeping the 2021 first-round pick on a long-term deal helps lay the foundation for improving the defense, and establishing the culture coach Dave Canales wants.

Turnovers and other mistakes plague Panthers in the opener at Jacksonville, following a lengthy weather delay.

With both teams now 8-9, the division will be decided by the Falcons-Saints game Sunday, and the Panthers are hoping Atlanta can help.