Ian Rapoport· Sep 27, 2026
Rapoport reported that Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker, who has been limited by an ankle injury, is expected to play in Sunday's game at Cleveland.
“Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Jalen Coker is expected to play .”
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- Availability CallsJalen CokerCarolina PanthersSep 27, 2026
“Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Jalen Coker is expected to play . Coker has been dealing with an ankle injury for the last couple of weeks and was limited in practice on Friday.”
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