John Maakaron· Oct 4, 2026
Ahead of the Week 4 Sunday Night Football matchup in Carolina, he expects Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker to be ruled out with a quad injury.
“Also, the Panthers are dealing with a myriad of injuries, including to wideout Jalen Coker, who will likely be ruled out due to a quad injury.”
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“Also, the Panthers are dealing with a myriad of injuries, including to wideout Jalen Coker, who will likely be ruled out due to a quad injury. (Week 4, Lions at Panthers)”
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