Overview
- Coker delivered a career regular-season game with eight catches for 138 yards and two touchdowns while playing through a left-ankle roll in Carolina’s loss to the Chicago Bears.
- He was seen wearing a walking boot in the locker room the day after the game and told reporters the boot is precautionary and he does not expect to miss time.
- Coker played 57 offensive snaps, about 84% of Carolina’s plays, showing he was a primary target despite the injury and heavy use.
- The Panthers will track his recovery this week and the team’s practice participation reports before Sunday’s game at Atlanta will provide the next clear update on his availability.
- Coker signed a three-year, $34 million extension in June and has prior soft-tissue injuries, so even a minor ankle issue could influence how the team manages his snaps and targets in the near term.