Panthers Host Cornerback Jack Jones for Visit
Carolina brought in the former Patriots fourth-round pick as it works through cornerback injuries.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
The Carolina Panthers hosted cornerback Jack Jones for a visit on Tuesday, November 3. Jones was released by the San Francisco 49ers last week after appearing in seven contests this season.
Why it matters
Carolina currently has only three active cornerbacks after injuries, with Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson listed as starters. The visit gives the Panthers a look at an experienced defensive back as they look to add depth at the position.
Jones has 66 career outings, 38 starts, 224 combined tackles and eight interceptions, four of them returned for touchdowns. With San Francisco this season he logged 23 defensive snaps and three special teams snaps across seven contests, and whether Carolina will sign him has not been announced.
The players
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional football franchise based in Charlotte, North Carolina, competing in the NFC South division of the National Football League.
Jack Jones
Jack Jones is a veteran NFL cornerback who was drafted in the fourth round in 2022 and has played for four teams.
The details
Jones began his career as a fourth-round pick of the New England Patriots in the 2022 draft and has since played for the Las Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers. The Panthers hosted him for a visit on Tuesday, a step taken while Carolina's cornerback group is thin.
Timeline
2022: Jones was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round.
2023 to 2024: Jones played for the Las Vegas Raiders.
2025: Jones played for the Miami Dolphins.
Last week: The San Francisco 49ers released Jones.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: The Panthers hosted Jones for a visit.
Season Trajectory
Mid-season releases of veteran cornerbacks like Jones often give struggling defenses a low-cost option to add depth. For Carolina, which has only three active cornerbacks, a visit like this one reflects an attempt to stabilize the secondary during a difficult stretch.
If Jones signs with Carolina, he would add a veteran option to a cornerback room that currently lists three active players. Fantasy managers tracking the Panthers' secondary should watch whether he earns defensive snaps in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
Teams facing injuries at cornerback often turn to recently released veterans, and Jones's visit fits that pattern in Carolina. Readers following the Panthers should watch the active roster in the days ahead.
Further reading
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