Panthers get some 'good news' on Jalen Coker amid quad injury in Week 3

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>The Carolina Panthers came into Week 3 with some injury uncertainty about Jalen Coker, but he was active and good to go for their matchup against the Cleveland Browns.

>Unfortunately, he left the game early with a leg injury, which was later reported to be a quad issue, and there was some uncertainty about his availability going forward.

>But according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Coker's quad injury is only minor, and the Panthers got some "good news" that he's only questionable going forward, and not already ruled out for Week 4.

Panthers get 'good news' on Jalen Coker's injury that is not too serious"Panthers WR Jalen Coker, who left Sunday's game early, suffered a minor quad strain, source said," Rapoport reports. "He's considered questionable for this week, but good news overall for the promising young WR."

>Considering the fear that was going around with Coker, understandably so after he left the Week 3 matchup early and didn't return, this update is a positive sign for Coker.

>He caught just two of his four targets for 18 yards before missing the rest of the game with a quad injury. It's seemingly not a serious issue, as he has a chance to suit up in Week 4 for the Panthers.

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>Coker caught eight of nine targets in Weeks 1 and 2, hauling in 138 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1, and 66 yards with no touchdowns in Week 2.

>He's become a pivotal part of the offense, but with a bit of uncertainty, Tetairoa McMillan, Brycen Tremayne, and John Metchie III will see more work.

>With a Week 4 matchup against the Detroit Lions on tap, in what could be a high-scoring affair, having Coker good to go for Sunday Night Football next week would be huge.

>This report from Rapoport indicates that's a possibility even though he sustained a quad strain in the Week 3 loss to the Browns. All things considered, this injury update was some good news for the Panthers, as Coker might not miss much, if any, time.

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