CHARLOTTE – The last time the Panthers played, Wes Horton watched on television from home.
The next time the Panthers play, Horton is likely to be in the starting lineup.
With defensive end Jared Allen battling a pinched nerve likely to prevent him from making the trip to Seattle, Horton has been penciled in to start in Allen's spot Sunday against the Seahawks.
Horton was erased from the roster on the eve of Carolina's previous game back in Week 4, waived to make room for offensive tackle David Foucault with the Panthers in desperate need for depth on game day.