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Panthers' McMillan top candidate for AP NFL Offensive Rookie of Year, but not satisfied with season

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan considers himself both his biggest fan and critic

DECEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Panthers Postgame Show | Panthers vs Rams Week 13 Reaction Kristen Balboni is joined by Thomas Davis and Jonathan Stewart to breakdown the Carolina Panthers statement win over the Los Angeles Rams in...

DECEMBER 1 • PANTHERS.COM

Locker Room Sound | Jalen Coker breaks down his touchdown catch in the Panthers' 31-28 win over the Los Angeles Rams Watch the second-year wideout talk about his first touchdown of the 2025 season in Carolina's win over the Rams.

DECEMBER 1 • PANTHERS.COM

First trip to end zone in 2025 Coker caught four of six targets for 74 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-28 win over the Rams.

Impact The 74 yards were a season high for Coker, who capped his performance with a 33-yard TD from Bryce Young in the third quarter, his first score of the season. The second-year wideout missed the beginning of the campaign with a quadriceps strain, but he looks fully healthy now. Coker's caught at least three passes in four straight games, posting a 14-179-1 line on 18 targets during that stretch. He'll get a breather during the Panthers' bye next week before taking on the Saints in Week 15.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Coker gave Panthers exactly what they needed at the perfect time The Panthers finally have another threat at wide receiver.

NOVEMBER 30 • CATCRAVE.COM

Young throws 3 TDs, Panthers turn over Stafford 3 times to end Rams' 6-game win streak, 31-28

Bryce Young completed 15 of 20 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns — two of them coming on fourth down — and the Carolina Panthers forced three turnovers by Matthew Stafford...

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From the Panthers' Win Over the Rams

The Panthers pulled off a big upset as a double-digit underdog against the Rams. Here's what we learned.

NOVEMBER 30 • FOX SPORTS

Bryce Young's 15-yard pass goes to Jalen Coker on comeback route vs. Rams Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young completes a pass to wide receiver Jalen Coker for 15 yards against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 13...

NOVEMBER 30 • PANTHERS.COM

Stays productive in Week 12 Coker caught three of four targets for 32 yards in Monday night's 20-9 loss to the 49ers.

Impact The second-year pro finished Monday night's loss with the third-most receiving yards on the Panthers, trailing Rico Dowdle (4-36-0) and Tetairoa McMillan (2-35-1). Coker has now received exactly four targets in three consecutive games, catching 11 passes for 105 yards during that span. He's expected to keep contributing as Carolina's No. 3 wideout but likely carry minimal fantasy value in the Week 13 matchup against the Rams.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Catches four passes vs. Falcons Coker caught all four of his targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 30-27 overtime win over the Falcons.

Impact Coker was one of five Panthers to notch 50 receiving yards in Sunday's win, benefitting from Bryce Young's best game as a professional (448 passing yards and three touchdowns). The second-year pro from Holy Cross has now caught 11 of 15 targets for 118 yards in five games since returning from a quadriceps injury. Xavier Legette (hip) exited in the fourth quarter with an injury, so it's possible Coker has an expanded offensive role in a favorable Week 12 matchup against the 49ers.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 21 yards Sunday Coker caught three of four targets for 21 yards during Sunday's 17-7 loss to the Saints.

Impact The second-year pro from Holy Cross turned in a solid performance Sunday, especially considering quarterback Bryce Young finished with just 124 passing yards. Coker logged the third-most receiving yards on the Panthers in Week 10, trailing Tetairoa McMillan (60 yards) and Ja'Tavion Sanders (32 yards). The 24-year-old has now played in four games since returning from a quadriceps injury, catching seven of 11 targets for 66 yards. He's expected to remain Carolina's No. 3 wideout and carry minimal fantasy value in the Week 11 matchup against the Falcons.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

5 things to watch from a possible Jalen Coker game to facing a rookie QB against the Saints The Panthers face their second division opponent Sunday. From a hope to get more targets for Jalen Coker, facing a new quarterback, negating...

NOVEMBER 8 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers look to build off momentum from big win over Packers when they host NFC South-rival Saints

The Carolina Panthers have stepped into the playoff conversation after a surprising 16-13 win against the Green Bay Packers

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Panthers coaches are set on getting Jalen Coker going. What's their plan? Jalen Coker missed the first six games of the season. He has four catches since returning. Why Panthers coaches are set on changing that.

NOVEMBER 6 • THESTATE.COM

Just one catch in Week 9 Coker caught his only target for nine yards in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Packers.

Impact Coker operated as the Panthers' No. 3 wideout during the Week 9 win but was largely uninvolved, in part due to the poor weather conditions and quarterback Bryce Young throwing for just 102 yards. Since returning from injury in the Week 7 win over the Jets, the Holy Cross product has caught four of seven targets for 45 yards. Coker should have more opportunities to contribute heading into the Week 10 matchup against the Saints.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Dowdle appears set to get bulk of carries with Dave Canales' moving away from 2-back approach

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales appears ready to move away from a two-back approach on offense

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Logs 36 yards in Week 8 Coker caught three of four targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 40-9 loss to the Bills.

Impact Coker recorded his first three catches of the season Sunday after going without a reception in the Panthers' Week 7 win over the Jets. The 23-year-old logged 39 offensive snaps and served as Carolina's third wide receiver, playing behind Tetairoa McMillan (56 snaps) and Xavier Legette (53 snaps). Expect Coker to remain involved in the Panthers' offense heading into the Week 9 matchup against the Packers.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

No catches Sunday Coker was targeted twice but didn't record a catch in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.

Impact The Holy Cross product was sidelined for Carolina's first six games this season due to a quadriceps injury, and he made minimal impact in his return Sunday. Coker operated as the team's No. 3 wide receiver, playing behind Tetairoa McMillan (3-33-0) and Xavier Legette (9-92-1). His role in the Panthers' offense will likely continue to grow as the season progresses, but he's not expected to carry much fantasy value in Week 8 against the Bills.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for 2025 debut Coker (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact The 24-year-old was activated from injured reserve Saturday and has been cleared to make his season debut Sunday in New York. Coker caught 32 passes for 478 yards and two touchdowns as an undrafted rookie last year and could have a sizable role in Carolina's passing game.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Garrett Wilson sidelined against Panthers with knee injury, misses first NFL game

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is inactive for the game against the Carolina Panthers because of a knee injury

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Activated from injured reserve The Panthers reinstated Coker (quadriceps) from injured reserve Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Coker has been a full practice participant over the past two weeks, and his reinstatement from IR indicates that he is tracking toward playing against the Jets on Sunday. The second-year wideout finished his rookie campaign with 32 catches (on 46 targets) for 478 yards and two touchdowns across 11 regular-season games. Coker should be utilized in two- and three-wideout sets alongside rookie first-rounder Tetairoa McMillan, which would result in a decrease in offensive snaps for Xavier Legette and Hunter Renfrow.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured reserve The Panthers activated Coker (quadriceps) from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's game at the Jets, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Coker has been a full practice participant over the past two weeks, and his return from IR indicates that he's tracking toward playing Week 7. The second-year wideout finished his rookie campaign with 32 catches (on 46 targets) for 478 yards and two touchdowns across 11 regular-season games. Coker should be utilized in two- and three-wideout sets alongside rookie first-rounder Tetairoa McMillan, which would result in a decrease in offensive snaps for Xavier Legette and Hunter Renfrow.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dave Canales gives final Panthers' update before Jets game Panthers' coach Dave Canales provides a final update before the team takes on the Jets in Week 7. He gives updates on Jalen Coker, Chuba Hub...

OCTOBER 17 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers' Hubbard, Coker, Sanders set to return from injuries against the New York Jets

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard will play against the New York Jets after missing two games with a calf injury

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Expected to play Panthers coach Dave Canales said Friday that Coker (quadriceps) will play against the Jets on Sunday, even though he's listed as questionable, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Coker has been a full practice participant for two weeks now, potentially allowing him to be free of restrictions for his 2025 debut. He's a candidate to start for a WR-needy team, though it's unclear what his role will be this Sunday.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE