Panthers sign LB Tyrel Dodson, waive WR Jimmy Horn Jr.; depth chart updated

The Panthers added veteran linebacker Tyrel Dodson from the practice squad and made room by waiving returner Jimmy Horn Jr.; the team adjusted its Week 2 depth chart with Metchie slated for return duties.

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- Tyrel Dodson signed off Panthers practice squad and appears behind Jackson Kuwatch on the depth chart.
- Jimmy Horn Jr. was waived and removed from the Week 2 chart.
- John Metchie III listed as primary punt/kick returner; Xavier Legette and Chuba Hubbard remain backup return options.
- Dodson has 43 career starts and adds veteran depth to a defense that struggled in Week 1.
- Horn’s release leaves a gap in dedicated return special teams after Trevor Etienne is on IR.
- Depth-chart tweak signals trust in Metchie for return work and a defensive response after Week 1.

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