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WR Jalen Coker led the Panthers across receiving categories in Sunday's win over the Eagles. He drew 13 targets (33.3% of Bryce Young's total pass attempts), tallied 97 yards (34.5%), and tied WR Tetairoa McMillan for the team lead with 6 catches (30.0%). The game marked a return for Coker, who missed Week 4 with a quad injury that knocked him out of the Week 3 contest at Cleveland. Coker trailed McMillan by just one snap and one route. Coker's biggest play came via a 32-yard catch-and-run late in the third quarter, on a play that found him lining up in the backfield to create a coverage matchup with LB Zack Baun.

Panthers WR Jalen Coker (quad) put in a full week of practice and is off the final injury report for Sunday’s game vs. the Eagles. Coker has a nice individual matchup in this one vs. struggling slot CB Cooper DeJean. Philadelphia has allowed the most fantasy points to the slot, where Coker has run 45% of his routes this season.

Panthers WR Jalen Coker (quad) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. That gives him a shot to play vs. the Lions on Sunday night. We'll see what Coker does tomorrow and then how he's listed on the final injury report.

Panthers WR Jalen Coker (quad) did not practice on Wednesday. He reportedly dodged a serious injury last week, but we're not expecting him to play vs. the Lions on Sunday night. WR Xavier Legette (knee) was also sidelined on Wednesday after missing last week's game. Carolina could be down to Brycen Tremayne as No. 2 WR against Detroit.

Panthers WR Jalen Coker suffered a "minor" quad strain in Sunday's loss to the Browns, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. "He's considered questionable for this week, but good news overall for the promising young WR," Rapoport adds. We'll keep you updated on Coker's status throughout the week. Carolina hosts the Lions on Sunday night, which could put fantasy managers in a tricky spot if Coker ends up as a game-time decision.

Panthers WR Jalen Coker suffered a quad injury in the second half of Sunday's game vs. the Browns and is questionable to return. We'll update his status when we know more.

Update: Coker has been ruled out.

Panthers WR Jalen Coker (ankle) is active for today’s game vs. the Browns. He only got in limited practices on Wednesday and Friday, but Coker has been producing through this ankle injury since early in Week 1. He still cracks our top 20 WRs for Week 3. WR Xavier Legette (knee) is inactive today.

Panthers WR Jalen Coker (ankle) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Browns. He only got in limited practices on Wednesday and Friday, but HC Dave Canales said Friday that he expects Coker to play. He’s been producing through this ankle injury since early in Week 1, so Coker is fine to keep in Week 3 fantasy lineups.

After getting in a limited workout on Wednesday, Panthers WR Jalen Coker (ankle) did not practice on Thursday. This could just be a rest day for the ankle injury he's been battling since the opener, but Coker's status will be worth checking on when we get Carolina's final injury report on Friday afternoon.

Panthers WR Jalen Coker (ankle) is not listed on the final Week 2 injury report. He was a full-go in Friday’s practice after being limited the previous 2 days. Coker played through his ankle issue for much of his big Week 1, so we’re not expecting it to be a factor in Sunday’s game vs. the Falcons.

Panthers WR Jalen Coker (ankle) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. He played through the ankle injury for most of last week, and getting on the field early this week should have him on track to play against the Falcons on Sunday.

Panthers WR Jalen Coker's left foot was in a boot on Monday, according to ESPN's Mike Kaye. Coker told the media that he "rolled [his] ankle a little bit" in the first quarter of the Week 1 loss to the Bears. He called the boot precautionary and said he expects to play vs. the Falcons on Sunday.

Panthers WR Jalen Coker will be designated to return and practice on Wednesday, HC Dave Canales said. Coker has been sidelined since suffering a quad injury in late August. It's unclear if he'll be back for this weekend's game vs. the Cowboys, and Coker won't be a reliable fantasy play when he makes his 2025 debut. But he could quickly emerge as the No. 2 target in Carolina's passing game. How much that's worth is a fair question, though. The Panthers currently rank 26th in passing yards per game.

Panthers WR Jalen Coker was placed on Injured Reserve with a quad injury suffered in practice. He’ll miss at least the first four games. The team signed WR Hunter Renfrow in a corresponding move.

Panthers’ rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan is dealing with a minor hamstring injury, according to David Newton of ESPN.

Panthers WRs Jalen Coker (quad) and David Moore (concussion) are active for today’s game vs. the Cardinals. Moore should be a full-go. Coker carries a bit more risk after being added to the injury report on Thursday and limited in Friday’s practice.

Panthers WRs Jalen Coker (quad) and David Moore (concussion) are expected to play vs. the Cardinals today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Both guys should be full-time players with WR Xavier Legette out with a hip injury, although the quad issue that popped up for Coker on Thursday adds some risk to his profile.

Panthers WR Xavier Legette (hip) is out for Sunday's game vs. the Cardinals. WRs Jalen Coker (quad) and David Moore (concussion) are listed as questionable. Coker was added to the injury report on Thursday but was able to get in a limited practice on Friday. Moore practiced all week, including a full workout on Friday. We're tentatively expecting both guys to play but will look for further updates and get Carolina's inactives around 11:30 am ET on Sunday.

Panthers WR Jalen Coker was added to the injury report with a quad and limited in practice on Thursday. That suddenly puts his availability for this weekend's game vs. the Cardinals in doubt. Carolina will already be without WR Xavier Legette in that one. We'll update Coker's status again tomorrow.