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Panthers Release Final Jalen Coker Injury News For Sunday Night Football

The Carolina Panthers have a chance to make a Week 4 statement. They’re playing on Sunday Night Football against the Detroit Lions, and all eyes will be on them. Eyes won’t be on Jalen Coker, though. His injury news has…

By Billy Heyen · Heavy

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 11:01 PM

Key Things to Know

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker has been ruled out of Sunday Night Football with a groin injury.
Head coach Dave Canales elevated wide receiver Ja'seem Reed from the practice squad ahead of the contest.
Coker's absence leaves Tetairoa McMillan as the clear primary wide receiver target for quarterback Bryce Young.

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker has been officially ruled inactive for the Week 4 Sunday Night Football matchup against the Detroit Lions. Coker dealt with a groin injury throughout the week and was previously listed as questionable before being sidelined for the contest.

With Coker out and Xavier Legette recently placed on injured reserve, Tetairoa McMillan will serve as Carolina's top wide receiver. Quarterback Bryce Young is expected to rely on Brycen Tremayne, John Metchie III, David Moore, and tight end Darren Waller.

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