JALEN COKER NEWS

Practicing in full Coker (quadriceps) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Coker has missed back-to-back contests and couldn't practice in any capacity last week, but he now looks to be on track to retake the field Sunday against the Eagles. That said, with all of Adam Thielen, Xavier Legette and David Moore currently on the field for Carolina, it remains to be seen whether Coker will have a path to playing time in three-wide sets once back in action.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carolina Panthers injuries: Ja'Tavion Sanders, Jalen Coker updates going into Week 14 Status updates for two of Bryce Young's favorite targets.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • SI.COM

Hopeful for Week 14 Coach Dave Canales said Monday that the hope is Coker (quadriceps) will be able to play next Sunday against the Eagles, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Coker didn't practice at all last week and has missed the Panthers' last two contests, losses to the Chiefs and Bucs. In his absence, Carolina has gotten back Adam Thielen (hamstring) from injured reserve and rolled with a three-wide set of Thielen, Xavier Legette and veteran David Moore. With Moore producing, it's unclear if Coker would return to a full-time role once healthy.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out, not practicing Coker (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

Impact Coker hasn't practiced since first landing on the injury report last Friday and now will miss a second straight game. The Panthers used David Moore, Xavier Legette and Adam Thielen as their top wide receivers in last week's loss to the Chiefs, with Thielen taking most of the slot snaps that went to Coker for much of October and early-to-mid November.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Thursday Coker (quadriceps) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's injury report, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Coker has been a listed DNP on three consecutive injury reports stretching back to last week as he tends to a quad issue that sidelined him this past Sunday versus the Chiefs. He thus will have just one more chance to get back on the field this week before the Panthers potentially make a ruling on his status ahead of Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Wednesday Coker (quadriceps) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Coker was a late addition to the Panthers' injury report last Friday due to a quad issue that left him questionable for Week 12 action. He eventually was deemed inactive for this past Sunday's game against the Chiefs, and he now has missed back-to-back sessions as a result of the health concern. Practice reports Thursday and Friday may be telling for Coker's chances to return to action Sunday versus the Buccaneers.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up Sunday Coker (quadricep) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Coker will be wearing street clothes Sunday after he suffered a quad injury in practice Thursday and then missed the Panthers' final session of the week Friday. After Coker played 90 percent of the offensive snaps in the Panthers' Week 10 win over the Giants prior to a Week 11 bye, Carolina will likely turn to Adam Thielen (hamstring) to replace him as the primary option out of the slot in the latter's return from injured reserve. If Coker is able to move past the quad injury in time for the Panthers' next game Week 12 against the Buccaneers, he could be in store for a smaller role if Thielen looks healthy in his return to the lineup.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with quad injury Coker is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Kansas City after missing Friday's practice with a quadriceps injury.

Impact An end-of-week addition to the injury report isn't good news, and Coker's role was already somewhat in flux due to the impending return of Adam Thielen (who is listed as questionable but expected to play). The undrafted rookie presumably has shown enough that the Panthers will want to keep playing him, even if that means moving him out of the slot and to the perimeter in an effort to accommodate Thielen. Unfortunately, we won't get to see the new plan if Coker ends up on the inactive list 90 minutes ahead of a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Why Panthers' Jalen Coker says Adam Thielen is 'invaluable' as mentor to rookie WRs As Adam Thielen prepares to make his return from a linger hamstring injury, Carolina Panthers breakout rookie wideout Jalen Coker says the v...

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Team-high yardage total in OT win Coker brought in three of eight targets for 41 yards in the Panthers' 20-17 overtime win over the Giants in Munich on Sunday.

Impact Coker's yardage total, modest as it was, led the Panthers on the day, as did his career-high target tally. The undrafted rookie has displayed good chemistry with Bryce Young, now boasting a 9-155-1 line on 17 targets in the latter's three-game starting stint. With Diontae Johnson now in Baltimore, Coker should continue to enjoy a prominent role during a Week 12 home matchup against the Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 24 following a Week 11 bye, although Adam Thielen (IR, hamstring) is expected back for that game.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Coker high-points Bryce Young's toss for 24-yard pickup Watch the rookie wideout make a huge grab in the Panthers' Week 10 game against the New York Giants.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Steve Smith breaks down beautiful route running by Panthers rookie Jalen Coker Carolina's greatest wide receiver of all time talks about the nuances of Coker's routes in film breakdown.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • SI.COM

Quiet in Week 9 Coker caught two of his three targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 23-22 win over the Saints.

Impact Coker was held without a catch in the second half of Sunday's win; however, the rookie from Holy Cross still finished with the most receiving yards among Panthers wideouts. He also saw his highest snap share of the season (66.0 percent) after Diontae Johnson was traded to the Ravens on Oct. 29. The 23-year-old's role in Carolina's offense appears likely to continue growing, and he's expected to keep making plays as the Panthers host the Giants in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in Week 9 Coker caught two of his three targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 23-22 win over the Saints.

Impact Coker was held without a catch in the second half of Sunday's win; however, the rookie from Holy Cross still finished with the most receiving yards among Panthers wideouts. The 23-year-old's role in Carolina's offense appears likely to continue growing after Diontae Johnson was traded to the Ravens on Oct. 29, and he and the Panthers will next face the Giants in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Coker talks about increased role Wide receiver Jalen Coker talks to the media on Wednesday about his first NFL touchdown at the Denver Broncos game.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Bryce Young's back shoulder throw to Jalen Coker ends in 15-yard TD Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young throws a perfect back shoulder throw to wide receiver Jalen Coker that ends in a 15-yard touchdown...

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Scores first career TD Coker caught four of six targets for 78 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Broncos.

Impact The rookie led the Panthers in receiving yards on the day, and Coker capped his performance with his first career touchdown as he hauled in a 15-yard toss from Bryce Young in the fourth quarter. Over the last four games, the undrafted wideout out of Holy Cross has posted a respectable 12-186-1 line on 14 targets, but Coker's role in Carolina's passing game will hinge on the health of Diontae Johnson (ribs) and Adam Thielen (hamstring) -- assuming the veteran receivers don't get shipped out before the trade deadline.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first career TD Coker caught four of six targets for 78 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Broncos.

Impact The rookie led the Panthers in receiving yards on the day, and Coker capped his performance with his first career touchdown as he hauled in a 15-yard toss from Bryce Young in the fourth quarter. Over the last four games, the undrafted wideout out of Holy Cross has posted a respectable 12-186-1 line on 14 targets, but Coker's role in Carolina's passing game will hinge on the health of Diontae Johnson (ribs) and Adam Thielen (hamstring) -- assuming the veteran receivers don't get shipped out before the trade deadline.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Young's 27-yard strike to Jalen Coker gets Panthers near red zone Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young fires a 27-yard laser to wide receiver Jalen Coker to gets the Panthers near the red zone against...

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Chance to step up with Johnson out Coker could play a larger role Sunday against the Broncos, as the Panthers will be without wide receivers Diontae Johnson (ribs) and Adam Thielen (hamstring), Kassidy Hill of the P...

Impact With Johnson ruled out and Thielen still on IR, Coker will be part of a shorthanded Panthers receiving corps that also includes Xavier Legette, David Moore and Jonathan Mingo. That group will be catching passes from Bryce Young, who is getting the start under center in place of Andy Dalton (thumb). Coker had 68 receiving yards against the Bears in Week 5, but that is the only time he has exceeded 30 receiving yards.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in Week 7 Coker caught his only target for 10 yards in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Commanders.

Impact The rookie wideout struggled along with the rest of Carolina's offense in Sunday's blowout loss, but he still finished third on the team in receiving yards, trailing Ja'Tavion Sanders (61) and Diontae Johnson (17). Coker will likely continue to serve as the Panthers' No. 3 wide receiver until Adam Thielen (hamstring) returns from injury. However, with Carolina's recent offensive struggles, he'll likely find it difficult to be fantasy relevant without finding the endzone.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in Week 7 Coker caught his only target for 10 yards in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Commanders.

Impact The rookie wideout struggled along with the rest of Carolina's offense in Sunday's blowout loss, but he still finished third on the team in receiving yards, trailing Ja'Tavion Sanders (61) and Diontae Johnson (17). Coker will likely continue to serve as the Panthers' No. 3 wide receiver until Adam Thielen (hamstring) returns from injury. However, with Carolina's recent offensive struggles, he'll likely find it difficult to be fantasy-relevant without finding the end zone.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches three passes vs. Falcons Coker caught three of his four targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Falcons.

Impact The rookie served as the Panthers' No. 3 wide receiver in the absence of Adam Thielen (hamstring) on Sunday. Coker's 30 receiving yards ranked third on the Panthers, finishing behind both Diontae Johnson (78) and Ja'Tavion Sanders (49). Carolina's defense gave up 30-plus points for the third consecutive week, and Coker could continue benefiting from positive game scripts while Thielen remains sidelined. Expect the Holy Cross product to serve as Carolina's third wide receiver again in Week 7, when the Panthers play the Commanders.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sideline Pass Ep. 6 with Jonathan Stewart and Jalen Coker Get a front-row seat to Carolina Panthers football with Sideline Pass! Hosted by team reporters Kristen Balboni and Sharon Thorsland, this s...

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Jalen Coker finally got to be himself this week Jalen Coker was a bit of everyone the first few weeks of the season while on the scout team. But this week, he got to play his own role. As...

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM