Panthers Open 21-Day Practice Window for WR Jalen Coker
His return-to-play clock gives Carolina a near-term look at a potential slot option created by Adam Thielen’s departure.
Overview
- Head coach Dave Canales said the team will designate Coker to return this week and progressively increase his practice workload.
- Coker has been out since a pre–Week 1 quad injury and was placed on injured reserve on Aug. 30.
- Canales said Coker’s availability for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys remains uncertain.
- Under NFL rules, Carolina has up to three weeks from the start of practice to activate him to the 53-man roster.
- An undrafted Holy Cross product, Coker posted 32 receptions for 478 yards and two touchdowns as a 2024 rookie and was expected to handle slot duties after the Thielen trade.