JALEN COKER NEWS

Dave Canales on Week 6 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys Canales talked about the offensive line improvements and offered updates on Jalen Coker and Chuba Hubbard.

OCTOBER 8 • PANTHERS.COM

Logs full practice Coker (quadriceps) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Impact It was his first practice since Aug. 28, but the full participation suggests Coker has a chance to play this Sunday against the Cowboys. Carolina could certainly use his help, currently getting minimal production from any of the wide receivers behind No. 1 target Tetairoa McMillan. Coker split time between the slot and perimeter as a UDFA-turned-starter in 2024, presumably giving him a good feel for Dave Canales' offensive system as he prepares for a late start to his second NFL season. Coker soon figures to take playing time away from Xavier Legette and/or Hunter Renfrow.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens The Panthers are designating Coker (quadriceps) to return to practice from IR on Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact The transaction opens a 21-day window wherein Coker can be evaluated at practice without counting against the 53-man roster. Carolina can activate him at any point during that time, including getting him back on the field as early as Sunday versus the Cowboys. He's recovering from a quad injury suffered Aug. 28.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Coker "excited" to return to practice this week The second-year wideout will open the 21-day window to practice on Wednesday, the first step toward being activated from injured reserve aft...

OCTOBER 6 • PANTHERS.COM

Locker Room Sound | Jalen Coker talks about getting back on the practice field The second-year wideout is excited to suit up again after missing the first few weeks of the 2025 season on Injured Reserve with a quadricep...

OCTOBER 6 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers Will Designate WR Jalen Coker To Return On Wednesday The Panthers plan to open WR Jalen Coker's practice window on Wednesday, per HC Dave Canales via Joe Person. Canales added it was too soon t...

OCTOBER 6 • NFLTRADERUMORS.CO

Four takeaways from Friday, including Rico Dowdle ready to step in for Chuba Hubbard Dave Canales also said he's hoping Ja'Tavion Sanders and Jalen Coker are back sooner rather than later, and more from Friday's final prep fo...

OCTOBER 3 • PANTHERS.COM

In line to practice next week Coach Dave Canales said Friday that the Panthers will open Coker's (quadriceps) 21-day window to return from injured reserve next week, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. "Coker i...

Impact Coker sustained a quad injury in practice on Aug. 28 that forced the Panthers to place him on IR not long afterward. Initial reports noted he was slated to sit out 4-to-6 games, and as of this Sunday's contest versus the Dolphins, he'll reach have reached five games missed. Carolina will need to designate Coker to return from injured reserve in order for him to practice.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard out vs. Miami with calf injury, Rico Dowdle to start

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales says running back Chuba Hubbard will miss Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Panthers take enormous step backward after getting blown out by the Patriots

The Carolina Panthers have faced a tough setback with their 42-13 loss to the New England Patriots

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Panthers give encouraging injury updates on WRs Xavier Legette, Jalen Coker Per Panthers HC Dave Canales, both Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker are progressing through their recoveries from injury.

SEPTEMBER 29 • USATODAY.COM

Panthers and Patriots head into matchup in search of offensive consistency after 1-2 starts

Through three games, both New England and Carolina have exhibited bad habits on offense that’s contributed to their 1-2 starts

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Still week-to-week Coker (quadriceps) is making progress but still considered week-to-week, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact It sounds like Coker won't be ready to return from injured reserve when first eligible in Week 5. He was expected to miss four-to-six games all along, returning at some point in October. With the Panthers not getting much from their pass catchers so far, Coker should push for a starting job before mid-season.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Young, Panthers look to match offensive output of previous meeting with Falcons in home opener

Bryce Young has been struggling with the Panthers this season, starting 0-2

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Panthers 2nd-year receiver Xavier Legette looks to push though slow start

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette remains confident despite a slow start this season

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Cardinals hoping to start season with 2-0 record, but Panthers have proved to be tough opponent

The Carolina Panthers travel to face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Expected to miss 4-to-6 games Coker (quadriceps), who was placed on IR on Saturday, is expected to be sidelined four to six games in his recovery, David Newton of ESPN reports.

Impact Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Coker has a "serious quad strain," per Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer. While the second-year wideout's placement on IR allows him to retake the field after a minimum of only four games, it sounds like his return could be postponed until as late as Week 7 against the Jets on Oct. 19. With Carolina also having traded Adam Thielen to Minnesota, the team inked veteran wideout Hunter Renfrow to the active roster Saturday to help provide depth behind Tetairoa McMillan (hamstring) and Xavier Legette.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dave Canales excited for the challenge of facing the Jaguars Watch coach Canales give update on Jalen Coker, facing Jacksonville in Week 1, and Hunter Renfrow being added back on the 53-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 1 • PANTHERS.COM

Jalen Coker injury hits hard but Panthers had no choice trading Adam Thielen Jalen Coker's injury doesn't change the bigger picture.

AUGUST 31 • CATCRAVE.COM

Reporter believes Panthers should be concerned over WR Jalen Coker's injury history Longtime Panthers beat writer Joe Person thinks the team should be concerned over WR Jalen Coker's injury history.

AUGUST 31 • USATODAY.COM

Panthers insider warns of serious concern after crushing Jalen Coker setback Jalen Coker's momentum came screeching to an abrupt halt.

AUGUST 31 • CATCRAVE.COM

Deadspin | Panthers reach deal with Hunter Renfrow, to put Jalen Coker on IR Deadspin | Panthers reach deal with Hunter Renfrow, to put Jalen Coker on IR

AUGUST 30 • DEADSPIN.COM

Panthers to re-sign receiver Hunter Renfrow and place Jalen Coker on injured reserve, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers are re-signing wide receiver Hunter Renfrow and placing Jalen Coker on injured reserve

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Beginning season on IR The Panthers placed Coker on injured reserve with a designation to return Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact According to Jared Feinberg of ThePanthersWire, Coker suffered the quad injury during practice Thursday. He'll need to miss at least the first four games of the regular season, so the earliest date he can play is Sunday, Oct. 5 versus Miami. To fill Coker's spot on the active roster and in the wideout corps. the Panthers signed veteran receiver Hunter Renfrow on Saturday.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Coker's Fantasy Football Value Rises In The Wake Of The Adam Thielen Trade Panthers WR Jalen Coker is a rising fantasy football sleeper for 2025 after showing playmaking upside as a rookie and earning a bigger role...

AUGUST 29 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM