CHARLOTTE — The Panthers are going to be without their top-10 pick cornerback for a while.
So they went and got another one.
In response to the broken foot suffered by rookie Jaycee Horn, the Panthers on Monday traded for some help at the position.
They sent tight end Dan Arnold and a third-round pick to Jacksonville in exchange for cornerback C.J. Henderson and a fifth-round pick.
Henderson was the Jaguars' first-round pick in 2020 (ninth overall), but that was a pick made by a previous administration there.
He'll turn 23 this week. He started eight games last year before going on injured reserve with a groin injury. He had an interception and a forced fumble during his rookie year.
The 6-foot, 204-pound Henderson has the kind of athletic profile the Panthers like, and the kind of size to allow them to keep playing the kind of defense they want to.
He ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine, and had a 37 1/2-inch vertical and 10-foot, 7-inch broad jump.
The Panthers still have Donte Jackson in the starting lineup, and A.J. Bouye is expected to return to the field soon. He was inactive Thursday against the Texans, after he only had one day of practice before the short-week game. That one practice was the only one he's had since early in camp since he suffered a soft-tissue injury. They also have rookie Keith Taylor Jr. and second-year corner Stantley Thomas-Oliver III on the active roster at the moment.
Arnold was signed this offseason in free agency, and he had seven catches for 84 yards in the first three games.
With the emergence of rookie tight end Tommy Tremble as a receiver and a runner (a 30-yard reception last week in addition to his 7-yard touchdown run), the Panthers were more willing to part ways with Arnold, who was brought here to add a receiving element to the position.
View photos of C.J. Henderson during his time with Jacksonville in 2020 and 2021 as well as his college career at Florida.
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback C.J. Henderson (23) during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback C.J. Henderson covers a play against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback CJ Henderson (23) during a pre-season NFL football game, Aug. 14, 2021 in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Don Montague)
FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback CJ Henderson (23) follows a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Jacksonville, in this Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, file photo. Henderson hasn't been the same since a shoulder injury last October. New coach Urban Meyer raved about Henderson's rehab in March and said "we're counting on him." But Meyer's faith in Henderson seems to be waning. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback C.J. Henderson (23) sets up for a play during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback CJ Henderson (23) lines up against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back CJ Henderson (23) lines up for the snap during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback CJ Henderson (23) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, left, drops a pass as he is defended by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback C.J. Henderson (23) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback C.J. Henderson (23) during a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback CJ Henderson (23) during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars' C.J. Henderson knocks the ball away from Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Jaguars recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Jacksonville Jaguars' C.J. Henderson runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-20. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback CJ Henderson (23) sets up for a play in front of Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) runs after the catch in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback C.J. Henderson (23) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 in Inglewood, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback CJ Henderson (23) breaks up a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback C.J. Henderson (23) celebrates after breaking up a pass intended for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) on a fourth-down play at the end of the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback CJ Henderson (23) follows a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback C.J. Henderson, center, intercepts a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback C.J. Henderson (23) celebrates an interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback C.J. Henderson Armstead celebrates a play against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Florida defensive back CJ Henderson, right, covers Missouri wide receiver Jonathan Nance during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. Florida won 23-6. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Florida defensive back CJ Henderson (1) rushes the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Florida defensive back CJ Henderson (1) follows a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
South Carolina's Bryan Edwards (89) catches a pass as Florida's CJ Henderson (1) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Columbia, SC. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
Florida defensive back CJ Henderson takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Charleston Southern wide receiver Kameron Brown can't make a catch in the end zone as Florida defensive back CJ Henderson (5) breaks up the pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Miami wide receiver Jeff Thomas (4), right, is knocked out of bounds by Florida linebacker David Reese II (33) and defensive back CJ Henderson (1) after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
South Carolina's Ryan Hilinski, front, is tackled by Florida's CJ Henderson in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Columbia, SC. Florida defeated South Carolina 38-27. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley (19) is stopped by Florida defensive back CJ Henderson (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Tennessee running back Madre London (31) is tackled by Florida defensive lineman Tedarrell Slaton (56) and defensive back CJ Henderson (5) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee has been outscored 69-16 in the first quarter of games this season and hasn't scored a first-quarter touchdown against a single Football Bowl Subdivision opponent. Tennessee (3-4, 1-3 SEC) will try to avoid digging itself another early hole Saturday when the Vols visit South Carolina (3-3, 2-3). (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Florida defensive back CJ Henderson (5) lines up for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charleston Southern Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Miami running back DeeJay Dallas (13) rushes for yardage as Florida defensive back CJ Henderson (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Florida linebacker Cristian Garcia (43) blocks as cornerback CJ Henderson (5) returns an interception for a touchdown as Michigan linebacker Jack Dunaway (88) pursues in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Florida cornerback CJ Henderson (5) breaks up a pass intended for Vanderbilt wide receiver Trent Sherfield (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida defensive back CJ Henderson (1) defends as Miami running back Cam'Ron Harris (23) rushes for yardage during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
