Key facts
- Carolina Panthers and wide receiver Jalen Coker agreed to a contract extension.
- The extension is for three years and valued at $35 million.
- Coker's new deal will keep him with the team through the 2029 season.
- He was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2024 and became a starter.
- Coker recorded 43 receptions for 394 yards and three touchdowns last season.
The Carolina Panthers have signed wide receiver Jalen Coker to a three-year, $35 million contract extension, ensuring he remains with the team through the 2029 season. Coker, who joined the Panthers as an undrafted free agent from Holy Cross in 2024, emerged as a starter last season. Coach Dave Canales affirmed his commitment to Coker, who recorded 43 catches for 394 yards and three touchdowns. He notably replaced first-round pick Xavier Legette in the starting lineup alongside Tetairoa McMillan, last year's AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. Coker had a standout performance in the team's NFC wild-card playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams, with nine receptions for 124 yards and a touchdown. He was a prolific scorer at Holy Cross, setting a school record with 31 touchdowns.