Overview
- Coker missed Thursday practice with an ankle issue but returned to positive work on Friday and coach Dave Canales said he expects Coker to be available for Week 3.
- Coker has been a breakout target this season with 16 catches for 204 yards and two touchdowns, which is why the team has limited his punt‑return duties while managing the ankle.
- Xavier Legette was also held out on Thursday and is listed as a game‑time decision for Sunday, leaving the Panthers' receiver depth in question if he cannot play.
- Linebacker Devin Lloyd and two other defenders were ruled out on the Friday injury report, and Carolina added Ihmir Smith‑Marsette to the practice squad as a candidate to handle punt returns.
- If Coker or Legette miss time, Carolina will lean on lower‑depth receivers such as John Metchie and Brycen Tremayne and the change could affect game planning and fantasy lineups for Week 3.