- Jalen Coker
- #18
- Team CAR
- Pos WR
- Status AActive
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Leads pass-catching corps in win
Coker brought in all seven targets for 62 yards in the Panthers' 44-38 overtime win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: Coker led the Panthers in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon to cap off an encouraging rookie campaign that included a 100-yard effort in addition to Sunday's productive tally. The undrafted Holy Cross product recorded multiple receptions in each of his last seven games and will enter training camp next summer ready to compete for a higher spot on the depth chart.
Published: Sun, Jan 5 at 4:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches two passes in loss
Coker caught both of his targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 48-14 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: The undrafted rookie wideout from Holy Cross finished as the Panthers' second-leading receiver in Sunday's blowout loss, trailing Adam Thielen's 110-yard performance. Coker has shown flashes of potential throughout his rookie campaign, having now recorded 25 receptions for 416 yards and two touchdowns over 10 appearances. Expect the 23-year-old to remain one of the Panthers' top receiving options in Week 18, when the team travels to Atlanta.
Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 6:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Held to eight yards Sunday
Coker (quadriceps) had two receptions on five targets for eight yards in Sunday's 36-30 overtime win over Arizona.
Analysis: Coker was unable to replicate last week's 83-yard touchdown catch against the Cowboys, finishing with meager production against the Cardinals despite his team picking up the win. It is worth noting that the UDFA continues to play through a quadriceps injury that cost him three games of action prior to returning against Dallas in Week 15. Coker's inconsistent production and lingering injury concerns limit him to a deep-league option for next Sunday's tilt against the Buccaneers.
Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 3:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Playing in Week 16
Coker (quadriceps) is listed as active Sunday against the Cardinals, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Coker sat out Weeks 12-14 due to a quadriceps injury and then was limited in the final two sessions of Week 16 prep due to the same issue. He'll play through the health concern for a second straight game, however, as he takes on an Arizona defense that has allowed the ninth-most YPT (8.33) to opposing wide receivers this season. Coker also may have a bit more sway in Carolina's passing game due to Xavier Legette (hip) being inactive.
Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 8:43am by Rotowire.com
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On track to play Week 16
Coker (quadricep) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play Sunday against the Cardinals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Coker missed three straight games with a quad injury before returning to action in last week's loss to the Cowboys. The undrafted rookie then popped back up on Thursday's injury report with a quad issue, ending the week as a limited participant in two straight practices. Though the quad may still be nagging him a bit, Coker looks like he'll still be able to suit up and play consecutive games for the first time since Weeks 9 and 10. With Xavier Legette (hip) having already been ruled out, Coker…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 9:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Sunday
Coker (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Coker made a midweek appearance on the Panthers' injury report, logging limited sessions Thursday and Friday due to a quad issue. Fellow WR Xavier Legette (hip) has been ruled out for Week 16, while David Moore (concussion) also is questionable to suit up. The statuses of Coker and Moore won't be confirmed until about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but if either or both join Legette as inactive, Carolina may have to roll with a WR corps featuring Adam Thielen, with Deven…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 20 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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Limited by quad issue
Coker was limited in practice Thursday due to a quadriceps injury.
Analysis: Coker wasn't listed on the Panthers' first Week 16 practice report Wednesday, so his addition one day later is somewhat worrisome. Having said that, he missed Weeks 12-14 with a quad issue, so his practice restrictions Thursday may be related to maintenance. In his return to action this past Sunday against the Cowboys, Coker hauled in four of six targets for 110 yards and one touchdown, which mostly was fueled by an 83-yard scoring strike.
Published: Thu, Dec 19 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores long touchdown
Coker recorded four receptions on six targets for 110 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Coker returned from a three-game absence and immediately stepped back into a significant role. He finished second on the team in targets and tied for second in receptions, and the highlight of his performance came on an 83-yard touchdown just before halftime. Coker has at least six targets in three of his last four games, so he should maintain a consistent role in the offense down the stretch, though his results may remain unpredictable due to the inconsistency of Bryce Young.
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 5:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Another full practice
Coker (quadriceps) practiced fully Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Coker kicked off Week 15 prep with a full session, as he did one week prior, but he was able to maintain that activity level this time around after being limited last Thursday and a non-participant one day later. He ultimately missed a third straight game this past Sunday at Philadelphia due to a quadriceps injury. On Wednesday, coach Dave Canales told Steve Reed of the Associated Press that Coker has been able to attack his routes this week, something that was missing in advance of Week 14…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 12 at 11:15am by Rotowire.com
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Practices in full Wednesday
Coker (quadriceps) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Coker also began Week 14 as a full participant at practice, before being downgraded to limited participation and then no participation in the Panthers' ensuing two practices prior to sitting out a third straight game in this past Sunday's loss to Philadelphia. Head coach Dave Canales expressed more optimism Wednesday that Coker won't take a step back in activity this week, noting that the undrafted rookie displayed an ability to attack routes that he was previously lacking, according to Steve…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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Another absence Sunday
Coker (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Coker appeared as if he may be in line to make his first appearance since Week 10 following a full practice Wednesday, but he followed it up with a limited session Thursday and no activity whatsoever Friday, forecasting his third absence in a row due to a quad injury. With the undrafted rookie sidelined, Carolina will rely on Adam Thielen, Xavier Legette, David Moore, Deven Thompkins and Dan Chisena to man wide receiver Sunday.
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 8:54am by Rotowire.com
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Doubtful for Week 14
Coker (quadriceps) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
Analysis: Coker seemingly had a setback this week, going from full participation Wednesday to limited Thursday and non-participation Friday. He'll likely miss a third straight game, leaving Carolina with poor depth behind WRs Xavier Legette, David Moore and Adam Thielen.
Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 9:42am by Rotowire.com
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Falls back to limited Thursday
Coker (quadriceps) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.
Analysis: Coker is vying to put an end to a two-game absence due to a quad injury, but he followed up Wednesday's full session with a cap on his reps one day later, which could be a worrisome sign for his upcoming availability. Ultimately, Friday's practice report will reveal Coker's odds to return to action Sunday at Philadelphia.
Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 11:26am by Rotowire.com
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Practicing in full
Coker (quadricep) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Coker has missed the Panthers' last two contests and couldn't practice in any capacity last week, but he now looks to be on track to return to the field Sunday against the Eagles. That said, with all of Adam Thielen, Xavier Legette and David Moore currently on hand at receiver for Carolina, Coker may not have a clear path to steady snaps in three-wideout sets.
Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 11:11am by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: Coker didn't practice at all last week and has missed the Panthers' last two contests, losses to the Chiefs and Bucs. In Coker's 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.
Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 11:15am by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out, not practicing
Coker (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 9:40am by Rotowire.com
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DNP again Thursday
Coker (quadriceps) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's injury report, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 11:15am by Rotowire.com
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Sidelined for practice Wednesday
Coker (quadricep) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: 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 two straight practice sessions as a result of the injury. Head coach Dave Canales told Joe Person of The Athletic on Wednesday that he doesn't expect Coker to be available Sunday versus the Buccaneers, something that may be confirmed by the time Carolina…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 27 at 12:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Not suiting up Sunday
Coker (quadricep) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: 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…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 8:53am by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 10:05am by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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 and is 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…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 10:26am by Rotowire.com
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Quiet in Week 9
Coker caught two of his three targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 23-22 win over the Saints.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 4:32pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 28 at 5:43am by Rotowire.com
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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 Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Fri, Oct 25 at 12:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet in Week 7
Coker caught his only target for 10 yards in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Commanders.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Oct 20 at 5:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches three passes vs. Falcons
Coker caught three of his four targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: 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,…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 4:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Steps up in Week 5
Coker caught all four of his targets for 68 yards in Sunday's 36-10 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: The Holy Cross product was the biggest beneficiary of Xavier Legette's (shoulder) absence during Sunday's loss, as Coker caught all three of his targets for 37 yards in the second half. With Jonathan Mingo's struggles and injuries to both Legette and Adam Thielen (hamstring), Coker could have an opportunity to see increased offensive work as the season progresses, especially if he continues to perform as he did in Week 5. Expect the rookie to serve as Carolina's No. 3 wide receiver in Week 6…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 5:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to play
Coker (foot) is active Sunday against the Bears.
Analysis: Coker saw a limited role in his NFL debut last week and will likely see a similar workload Sunday, operating as a depth option with Adam Thielen (hamstring) out of action.
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 8:51am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable after full practice
Coker (foot) practiced in full Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Panthers head coach Dave Canales said all players listed as questionable have a good chance to suit up Sunday, per Joe Person of The Athletic. That lends optimism to the notion that Coker will be able to suit up versus Chicago. Coker handled a depth role in his regular-season debut Week 4, and he failed to secure his only target.
Published: Fri, Oct 4 at 11:57am by Rotowire.com
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Gets downgraded
Coker (foot) did not practice Thursday.
Analysis: Coker was a full participant Wednesday, suggesting he may have injured his foot in practice. A late-week downgrade isn't typically a good sign for a player's weekend availability, but the Holy Cross product will try and get back on the field Friday ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bears.
Published: Thu, Oct 3 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Joining active roster
The Panthers will sign Coker to the 53-man roster Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Coker will be added to the roster as a replacement for Adam Thielen (hamstring), who will be placed on injured reserve. An undrafted free agent out of Holy Cross, Coker failed to make the Panthers' roster coming out of the preseason but secured a spot on the practice squad. Now that he's been promoted, Coker is expected to serve as a depth piece in Carolina's wide receiver room until Thielen returns.
Published: Tue, Sep 24 at 10:53am by Rotowire.com
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Brought back by Carolina
Coker signed with the Panthers' practice squad Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Coker fell victim to the Panthers' waiver claims, having made the team's initial 53-man roster before being waived Wednesday. However, he's returned to Carolina's practice squad and could very well be elevated to the team's active roster at some point this season.
Published: Thu, Aug 29 at 3:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Waived by Panthers
The Panthers waived Coker on Wednesday, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Coker made the Panthers' initial 53-man roster, but he's now been dropped as a result of the team's waiver claims, per Zietlow. The Holy Cross product was one of the top undrafted free-agents from the 2024 draft class, so he could definitely find his way onto another practice squad or active roster heading into his rookie campaign.
Published: Wed, Aug 28 at 12:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Activated off PUP list
The Panthers activated Coker (undisclosed) off the active/PUP list Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Coker signed with Carolina as an undrafted free agent out of Holy Cross in April after leading the FCS with 15 receiving touchdowns in 2023. Coker will be ready for the start of Panthers training camp Wednesday, and he'll compete for a spot on the end of the wide receiver depth chart.
Published: Tue, Jul 23 at 4:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Placed on PUP list
The Panthers placed Coker (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Friday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Coker linked up with Carolina as an undrafted free agent back in April, and it appears he picked up an injury at some point during spring practices. Once healthy and ready to practice, Coker will be eligible to come off the PUP list at any time this summer. The reigning FCS leader in receiving touchdowns, Coker is competing for an end-of-roster role in Carolina's wide receiver room.
Published: Fri, Jul 19 at 4:07pm by Rotowire.com
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