Jalen Coker extends contract with Carolina Panthers for three years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:38 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Carolina Panthers signed wide receiver Jalen Coker to a three-year deal worth $35 million. Coker, formerly an undrafted free agent, expressed gratitude for the team's trust in him. His performance in the playoffs highlighted his growing connection with quarterback Bryce Young, who factors into Coker's decision to remain with the Panthers. Coker commented on Young's leadership and the positive energy he brings to the team, further solidifying Coker's commitment to the franchise moving forward.
- •Jalen Coker's contract extension totals $35 million over three years.
- •Coker praised quarterback Bryce Young's leadership during negotiations.
- •Coker had 134 receiving yards and a touchdown in the last playoff game.
- •Before the extension, Coker signed a one-year tender worth $1,075,000.
- •The Panthers are anticipated to extend Young's contract next.
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — 'I finally made it:' Panthers' Jalen Coker earns extension, remains eager to prove worth
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why Jalen Coker's contract extension is a real sign of progress for Panthers' front office
- 4:38 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Coker leaves no doubt about the secondary reason behind why he signed the extension with the Carolina Panthers
"The Carolina Panthers did right by extending wide receiver Jalen Coker on a deal that properly reflects his true value to the team and it wasn't just the money that made him want to stay with the team long-term.
"When chatting about his contract extension on Tuesday, WR Jalen Coker said a few words that had to have been music to the Panthers' ears.
"Carolina's former undrafted free agent received an early NFL payday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 3:17 AM'I finally made it:' Panthers' Jalen Coker earns extension, remains eager to prove worth
Carolina's former undrafted free agent received an early NFL payday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 11:00 PMWhy Jalen Coker's contract extension is a real sign of progress for Panthers' front office
When chatting about his contract extension on Tuesday, WR Jalen Coker said a few words that had to have been music to the Panthers' ears.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 4:38 AMJalen Coker leaves no doubt about the secondary reason behind why he signed the extension with the Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers did right by extending wide receiver Jalen Coker on a deal that properly reflects his true value to the team and it wasn't just the money that made him want to stay with the team long-term.
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