Carolina Panthers CB Corey Thornton breaks fibula, misses rest of 2025 season; team's defense weakened.

Carolina Panthers cornerback Corey Thornton will miss the rest of the 2025 season after breaking his fibula during Monday night’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The 25-year-old undrafted rookie had started all 12 games, recording 14 tackles, three passes defensed, and one forced fumble. His injury adds to the team’s defensive struggles, as starting cornerback Jaycee Horn also left the game with a concussion. The Panthers, now 6-6, face increased pressure on their already thin defensive backfield.