JALEN COKER NEWS

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

Jalen Coker: "I'm confident in our group" Watch Coker speak about the young wide receiver room and learning how to be leaders on offense.

AUGUST 27 • PANTHERS.COM

Vikings, WR Adam Thielen Reunite in Trade With Panthers

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen from the Carolina Panthers, filling a desperate need at wide receiver...

AUGUST 27 • FOX SPORTS

Vikings bring back veteran Adam Thielen for WR depth in trade with the Panthers

The Minnesota Vikings have reacquired veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen from the Carolina Panthers

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Not targeted Coker (illness) wasn't targeted in Thursday's preseason loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Panthers coach Dave Canales implied that Coker might've been rested Thursday if he hadn't missed the previous preseason game with an illness. The second-year pro played the first couple of drives with Carolina's second-string offense, which is the unit he saw the most work with this summer. There was talk of Coker pushing Xavier Legette for playing time, however, and now Adam Thielen trade rumors offer another potential path to a significant role. For the time being, Coker projects as Carolina's No. 4 wide receiver for a Week 1 matchup with Jacksonville.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

In line to suit up Thursday Coach Dave Canales said Coker (illness) is slated to play in Thursday's preseason contest against the Steelers for "conditioning" purposes, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer r...

Impact Coker sat out this past Saturday's exhibition versus the Texans due to an illness, so getting some reps Thursday appears to be on the docket for the 2024 undrafted rookie. Last season, he impressed with 32 catches (on 46 targets) for 478 yards and two touchdowns in 11 regular-season games. With Tetairoa McMillan (hamstring), Xavier Legette, Adam Thielen and Brycen Tremayne all out Thursday, Coker will be in the mix for WR reps along with Hunter Renfrow, David Moore and Jimmy Horn.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Final preseason game a culmination of ascending camp for Jalen Coker In a deep unit, Jalen Coker has found new ways to stand out during training camp. Now, after missing the second preseason game with an illne...

AUGUST 21 • PANTHERS.COM

Jalen Coker credits staff for growth on special teams Coker spoke about the entire football staff helping him hone in on what works best for him as a receiver.

AUGUST 19 • PANTHERS.COM

Jalen Coker Presser | August 19, 2025 Jalen Coker speaks with the media following Tuesday's practice.

AUGUST 19 • PANTHERS.COM

Likely out due to illness Coker (illness) is not expected to suit up for Saturday's preseason game against the Texans, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Coker impressed during Carolina's preseason matchup against the Browns, scoring Carolina's only touchdown of the 30-10 loss while finishing with a 2-17-1 receiving line. The second-year pro is competing with Adam Thielen and Xavier Legette for reps in three-wide sets, with rookie first-rounder Tetairoa McMillan seemingly already having entrenched himself as Bryce Young's clear No. 1 wideout. It looks like Coker will have to wait until the Panthers' preseason finale against Pittsburgh on Thursday, Aug. 21 for his next chance to build exhibition momentum, however.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Coker responds to offseason challenge from coaches Carolina Panthers receiver Jalen Coker showed up in a big way against the Browns, with the first touchdown, special teams impact, and more....

AUGUST 9 • PANTHERS.COM

Jalen Coker - 'I feel good, I feel confident' Watch second year receiver Jalen Coker speaks to the media following a strong performance in the Panthers first preseason game vs the Clevel...

AUGUST 9 • PANTHERS.COM

Browns' Shedeur Sanders impressive in NFL preseason debut, tosses 2 TD passes in win over Panthers

Rookie Shedeur Sanders impressed in his NFL preseason debut for the Cleveland Browns

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Dalton demonstrates pinpoint accuracy with 12-yard sideline strike to Coker Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton completes a 12-yard pass to Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker.

AUGUST 9 • NFL.COM

Andy Dalton demonstrates pinpoint accuracy with 12-yard sideline strike to Jalen Coker Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton completes a 12-yard pass to Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker.

AUGUST 9 • PANTHERS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Coker's one-handed catch caps off Dalton's 34-yard loft Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton completes a 34-yard pass to Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker.

AUGUST 9 • PANTHERS.COM

Bryce Young locates Jalen Coker for a TD while on the move Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young completes a 5-yard touchdown pass to Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker.

AUGUST 9 • NFL.COM

Must-See: Bryce Young touchdown pass to Jalen Coker Watch Panthers quarterback Bryce Young scramble and find receiver Jalen Coker for a 5-yard touchdown pass to get the Panthers on the board f...

AUGUST 9 • PANTHERS.COM

Jalen Coker is 'playing with house money' again, and Bryce Young can tell “An undrafted guy coming from Holy Cross, they say no one’s supposed to make it from there.” That same mindset is carrying him through an ex...

AUGUST 1 • THESTATE.COM

Clemson's Dabo Swinney rooting for Hunter Renfrow as he attempts NFL comeback with Panthers

Hunter Renfrow is making a comeback with the Carolina Panthers after being cut by the Las Vegas Raiders in March 2024

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Returns to practice Coker (undisclosed) participated in 7-on-7 drills Wednesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Kaye notes that Coker "looked fast" and seems to have recovered from the soft-tissue injury that limited his participation in OTAs. He impressed as an undrafted rookie last year but will still need to fight for first-team reps during training camp, competing with Tetairoa McMillan, Adam Thielen and Xavier Legette.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Still working on the side Coker (undisclosed) continues to work off to the side during OTAs, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The wide receiver was also only getting in limited work in late May during OTAs. Though he's likely behind Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Legette and Adam Thielen on Carolina's depth chart, Coker is definitely in the mix after catching 32 passes for 478 yards and two scores as a rookie in 2024.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Coker was spotted working off to the side of Panthers' practice Tuesday due to a soft-tissue injury, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact The severity of Coker's soft-tissue injury is currently unknown, but it's a positive sign that he was able to work off to the side rather than sit out of practice entirely. The second-year wideout from Holy Cross was expected to compete for snaps in a crowded Panthers wide receiver corps that includes 2025 first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Legette and Adam Thielen throughout the summer. However, with this injury, Coker may fall behind in the competition if he's unable to return to the field soon.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan: 'I'm looking forward to bringing joy back'

In an exclusive Q&A, the No. 8 overall pick talks about building chemistry with Bryce Young and why he's bullish on Carolina's future.

MAY 27 • FOX SPORTS