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| HT/WT: 6-3, 213 lbs |
| Birthplace: Sterling, VA |
| Age: 24 |
| School: Holy Cross |
| Experience: 3 |
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2026 Receiving
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REC
Receptions
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YDS
Receiving Yards
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AVG
Average Yards per Reception
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TD
Receiving Touchdowns
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LNG
Longest Reception
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| Regular Season | 18 | 222 | 12.3 | 2 | 51 |
Top Jalen Coker News
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Panthers' Jalen Coker: Nursing quad strain, could play Week 4
Coker has been diagnosed with a minor quadriceps strain and could be available to play in next Sunday's game against the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Coker made an early exit from Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Browns due to the quad issue, but follow-up tests Monday appear to have revealed nothing overly significant. That being said, Coker's status for Week 4 is still up in the air, with his practice activity Wednesday through Friday likely to be the determining factor in whether he plays. Despite leaving early in Week 3 in addition to being a regular on injury reports ahead of the Panthers' last two games due to an ankle issue, Coker has gotten off to a stellar start to the season with an 18-222-2 receiving line on 22 targets.
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Panthers' Jalen Coker: Not concerned about injury
Coker (quadriceps) does not think his injury is serious, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Coker was forced to exit Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Browns in the second half with a quadriceps injury, and he was unable to return before the conclusion of the contest. The wide receiver explained following game that he was frustrated to not be able to finish the game, but he isn't overly concerned about the injury. Coker will likely undergo additional imaging in the near future, and his status at the team's practice of the week Wednesday will shed more light on his chances to play Week 4 versus Detroit.
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Panthers' Jalen Coker: Ruled out Sunday
Coker (quad) won't reenter Sunday's contest at Cleveland, Kassidy Hill of the Panther's official site reports.
When Coker exited in the second half of Week 3 action, he initially was deemed questionable to return but now isn't a candidate to do so. He'll wrap up Sunday with two catches (on four targets) for 18 yards.
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Panthers' Jalen Coker: Uncertain to return to Sunday's game
Coker is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns due to a quadriceps injury, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.
Heading into Week 3, Coker had been nursing an ankle injury and was listed as questionable in advance of Sunday's contest, though he ultimately received the green light to suit up. He's now tending to a new lower-body concern, which puts a cloud on his availability for the rest of the afternoon. Coker recorded two receptions for 18 yards before checking out of the game.
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Panthers' Jalen Coker: Active in Week 3
Coker (ankle) is listed as active Sunday at Cleveland, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
In the midst of his 8-138-2 performance on nine targets in Week 1 against the Bears, Coker has been dealing with an ankle injury that impacted his practice reps during both Week 2 and Week 3 prep. He was able to play last Sunday in Atlanta, handling a 76 percent snap share and reeling in eight of nine targets for 66 yards. Head coach Dave Canales told Mike Kaye of ESPN.com on Friday that he expects Coker to play this weekend, and the wide receiver's active status confirms as much. Coker thus will join fellow WR Tetairoa McMillan as the top pass catchers available to QB Bryce Young.
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Panthers' Jalen Coker: Slated to play Sunday
Coker (ankle) is in line to play in Sunday's game at Cleveland, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
On Friday, head coach Dave Canales told Mike Kaye of ESPN.com that he expects Coker to be available in Week 3, so Rapoport's report more or less corroborates what was anticipated for the wide receiver. In the end, though, Coker's status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Through two contests this season, he's displayed an incredible rapport with QB Bryce Young, hauling in 16 of 18 passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns.
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Panthers' Jalen Coker: Listed questionable for Sunday
Coker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Friday that he expects Coker to play, whereas No. 3 receiver Xavier Legette (knee) looks like a game-time decision ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, per Mike Kaye of ESPN.com. Coker has been dealing with an ankle injury since the first quarter of Carolina's season opener, and it thus far hasn't stopped him from looking like one of the breakout stars of the 2026 NFL campaign. Fantasy managers should check in Sunday morning to make sure Coker is active, though it sounds like only a last-minute setback could stop him at this point.
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Panthers' Jalen Coker: Practicing Friday
Coker (ankle) is in uniform and catching punts at Friday's practice, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Coker figures to continue playing through the ankle injury that he suffered in the first quarter of Carolina's Week 1 contest. It hasn't slowed him down so far, with Coker still handling a huge role on offense and also returning punts. He should be ready for the same role Sunday at Cleveland.
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Panthers' Jalen Coker: Listed as non-participant
Coker (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's injury report.
After getting in a limited session Wednesday, Coker was unable to get any work one day later due to a lingering ankle issue. He was joined as a non-participant by fellow WR Xavier Legette (knee) on Thursday, leaving Brycen Tremayne and John Metchie as the other healthy options at the position behind No. 1 Tetairoa McMillan.
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Panthers' Jalen Coker: Still bothered by ankle Thursday
Coker (ankle) was spotted using an exercise bike at the beginning of Thursday's practice, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.
Coker was listed as limited Wednesday due to an ankle injury and seems likely to go down as limited again Thursday once the Panthers release their practice report. He experienced some practice limitations due to an ankle injury during the previous week but suited up for this past Sunday's win over the Falcons, in which Coker secured eight of nine targets for 66 yards. Coker and Tetairoa McMillan have been one of the league's most effective wide receiver duos to begin the season.
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Panthers' Jalen Coker: Limited with ankle issue Wednesday
Coker (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
An ankle injury slowed Coker in practice last week as well, but he was able to play through it and register eight grabs in the win over the Falcons. He was limited Wednesday, and this could be the norm for Coker during the week until he's back to 100 percent. At this stage, his availability for Sunday's game against the Browns does not appear to be in question.
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Panthers' Jalen Coker: Will remain on punt returns
Coach Dave Canales said Monday that Coker will remain the team's punt returner moving forward, Kassidy Hill of the Panthers' official site reports.
After the Panthers cut Jimmy Horn last week, Coker got the first crack at returning punts in Week 2, and he responded with returns of 13 and 36 yards against Atlanta. Canales said Coker earned a longer look after that performance. Adding return duties just gives Coker another path to scoring fantasy points, helping raise both his floor and ceiling.
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Panthers' Jalen Coker: Busy day in big win
Coker brought in eight of nine targets for 66 yards and returned two punts for 49 yards in the Panthers' 34-3 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Coker didn't generate the splash plays that were a big part of his Week 1 body of work against the Bears, but the speedy wideout led the Panthers in receptions and finished second to Tetairoa McMillan in both receiving yards and targets. Coker averaged a modest 8.3 yards per grab on the afternoon, yet his stellar catch rate -- he's brought in 16 of 18 targets through his first two games -- and sizable role in the air attack makes him a highly appealing option in all formats heading into a Week 3 road matchup against the Browns next Sunday.
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Panthers' Jalen Coker: Cleared for Sunday's game
Coker (ankle) doesn't have a game designation for Sunday's matchup against Atlanta after participating fully in Friday's practice.
Coker didn't miss a beat last Sunday after rolling his ankle in the first quarter, and he's now managed a full practice after being limited the previous two days. He played 95 percent of Carolina's snaps Week 1 prior to sitting out the final drive in garbage time.
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