Panthers coach Dave Canales said Jalen Coker “will enter the offseason as the No. 2 receiver” on the depth chart behind Tetairoa McMillan.

30 January 2026

It’s not a surprise based on how last season ended — and how Coker blew up in the Wild Card loss to the Rams — but it’s good to get coach validation. Xavier Legette has struggled to grab hold of the role in any real way. While Coker finished the year with just a 33/394/3 line, he makes for an intriguing fantasy WR4/WR5 target in drafts and Best Ball.