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Undrafted Wide Receiver Jalen Coker Is Thriving in Carolina While First-Round Pick Legette Struggles
Coker caught 8 passes for 138 yards and 2 touchdowns in Week 1, while a sore ankle has him limited in practice.
On Wednesday, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker practiced on a limited basis with a sore ankle but is expected to play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.
Coker emerged as a primary target for quarterback Bryce Young, recording 138 yards and two touchdowns in the season opener against the Chicago Bears last Sunday.
Following a precautionary boot on his left foot Monday, Coker returned to the field in uniform Wednesday but worked with a trainer rather than participating fully in practice.
Panthers coach Dave Canales remains optimistic about Coker's availability, emphasizing the receiver's ruggedness is key to the team's offensive game plan for the NFC South Division matchup.
The Panthers face a critical division test Sunday against Atlanta, where Coker's presence is essential to maintaining the offensive rhythm that carried over from last season.