Jalen Coker thrives for Panthers while Xavier Legette struggles

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Jalen Coker thrives for Panthers while Xavier Legette struggles
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Wide receiver Jalen Coker, an undrafted rookie for the Carolina Panthers, has established himself as a key player. In a recent game against the Bears, he registered eight catches for 138 yards and two touchdowns. Meanwhile, first-round pick Xavier Legette is falling behind in the depth chart, with his role diminishing compared to Coker. Coach Dave Canales praised Coker's performance and highlighted the importance of making plays when opportunities arise. Coker's strong showing, including a playoff performance last year, led to a three-year, $35 million contract extension. Coker is set to play this Sunday against Atlanta despite a sore ankle.

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  • Coker catches eight passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns against the Bears.
  • Legette is falling behind Coker on the Panthers' depth chart.
  • Coker signed a three-year, $35 million extension after a successful season.
  • Panthers coach Canales cites Coker's reliability and playing style.
  • Coker is expected to play against the Falcons despite a sore ankle.
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Wide receiver Jalen Coker, an undrafted rookie in 2024, is thriving with the Carolina Panthers. The same can’t be said for the team’s first-round draft pick that year, Xavier Legette. Legette finds himself firmly behind Coker on the depth chart — and the gap only seems to be widening.

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