Jalen Coker limited at Panthers practice due to ankle injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 7:48 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker was limited at practice for the second consecutive day on September 17, 2026. He sustained an ankle injury during the Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears, where he recorded eight catches for 138 yards and two touchdowns. Despite the setback, Coker and head coach Dave Canales have expressed confidence in his ability to play in the upcoming game against the Atlanta Falcons. Defensive tackle Bobby Brown was the only player not participating in practice due to a back injury.
- •Coker rolled his ankle during the season opener against the Bears.
- •He has put up career-high receiving yards and touchdowns in Week 1.
- •Coker and head coach show optimism about his game status.
- •Bobby Brown remains out with a back injury.
- •Darren Waller returned to full practice participation.
- 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Coker remains limited at Panthers practice
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers WR Jalen Coker progressing through ankle injury, limited at Thursday's practice
"Wide receiver Jalen Coker is coming off a big Week 1 performance, but he's not totally healthy heading into Week 2.
"Panthers WR Jalen Coker was a limited participant at practice for the second straight day.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 7:48 PMJalen Coker remains limited at Panthers practice
Wide receiver Jalen Coker is coming off a big Week 1 performance, but he's not totally healthy heading into Week 2.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 7:37 PMPanthers WR Jalen Coker progressing through ankle injury, limited at Thursday's practice
Panthers WR Jalen Coker was a limited participant at practice for the second straight day.
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