The Carolina Panthers re-signed former starting defensive end Wes Horton to the practice squad on Wednesday.

Horton, who was recently waived after serving a four-game suspension for breaking the league's substance-abuse policy, was a former 15-game starter for the Panthers in 2014. Horton, a third-year player out of USC, has played in eight games for Carolina this season.

Head coach Ron Rivera said the team wouldn't hesitate to plug him in during the playoffs if the situation calls for it.

"If something were to happen, he would be a guy we wouldn’t have any hesitation with playing," Rivera said. "He’s a guy who can play any position on the defensive line."

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One potential situation Horton could see playing time is against the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round of the playoffs, Jonathan Jones of the Charlotte Observer points out.

Panthers love him vs Seahawks. If that's next week's matchup, bet you he gets a jersey. https://t.co/iVoxlElrs1 — Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) January 6, 2016



