Panthers WR Jalen Coker in boot after ankle injury in Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:47 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Jalen Coker of the Carolina Panthers was seen in a boot on his left foot after sustaining an ankle injury during the team's Week 1 game against the Chicago Bears. Coker, who recorded a personal-best 138 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the game, reported that he rolled his ankle in the first quarter. Despite his impressive performance, which marked his first regular-season game since signing a three-year contract extension, the injury raises concerns given his injury history from previous seasons. Coker stated that the boot is for precautionary measures as he assesses the injury.
- •Coker caught eight passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns against the Bears.
- •He rolled his ankle in the first quarter of the game.
- •The boot is deemed precautionary by Coker.
- •Coker previously missed games due to injuries in his first two NFL seasons.
- •The Panthers lost 59-37 to the Bears in Week 1.
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers WR Jalen Coker in boot after sustaining ankle injury in Week 1
"Jalen Coker's career day might've come at a price, as the third-year WR was seen wearing a boot on his left foot this afternoon.
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