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Jalen Coker

CAR Wide Receiver #18

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Jalen Coker (quad) resumed practicing on Thursday.

Coker is currently going through drills, catching passes from Bryce Young. Yesterday, Panthers coach Dave Canales labeled Coker day-to-day. Today’s participation confirms that. The Panthers’ No. 2 wide receiver seemingly has a shot at playing in Week 4 against the Lions. We expect to see him listed as limited today, but we will circle back to provide an update if he ends up practicing in full.
Monroe Freeling

CAR OFFENSIVE TACKLE (SUB) #57

Panthers RT Monroe Freeling (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday.

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported earlier this week that stud Panthers LG Damien Lewis (elbow) will be out “a few weeks.” The Panthers have a fantasy-friendly matchup against the Lions this week, but Freeling’s health is worth tracking.
Jalen Coker

CAR Wide Receiver #18

Panthers WR Jalen Coker (quad) did not practice on Wednesday.

Panthers coach Dave Canales said WR Xavier Legette (knee) is week-to-week, while Coker “is more day-to-day.” Canales adds that the team “has to see Coker move around before he returns to action.” Coker remains firmly in the questionable camp at this time. He might have a chance to play in Week 4 against the Lions, but fantasy managers should make a serious backup plan.
Mike Jackson

CAR Cornerback #2

Panthers coach Dave Canales said Mike Jackson (core muscle surgery) will be sidelined for around eight weeks.

Canales said fellow corner Jaycee Horn faces a similar timeline. He suffered a torn quad in Week 3 but did not need surgery. Both players were placed on injured reserve earlier today. The Panthers will now be without their top two corners for most of the regular season.
Bryce Young

CAR Quarterback #9

Panthers QB Bryce Young (knee) is practicing in full for Week 4 against the Lions.

Young visited the blue medical tent a couple of times after taking a cleat to the knee in Week 3 against the Browns. He reportedly underwent imaging to assess the injury. We never received an official follow-up report, but he is practicing in full already, so the imaging evidently checked out just fine. After years of frustrating performances, Young is suddenly a low-end QB1 against an injury-impacted Lions pass defense.
Jaycee Horn

CAR Cornerback #8

Panthers placed Jaycee Horn (quad) and Mike Jackson (groin) on injured reserve.

Horn, who suffered a quad tear in Week 3’s loss to Cleveland, could miss most of the season while Jackson’s groin injury is likely less severe. Even so, Carolina’s suspect defense will be without both starting corners for now — a potential boon for opposing passing attacks, including the Lions in Week 4. Carolina has allowed the 12th lowest drop back EPA and the 15th lowest passing success rate through Week 3.
Damien Lewis

CAR Guard #68

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports Panthers G Damien Lewis (elbow) will be out “a few weeks.”

It’s yet another significant loss for the Panthers, who saw Jaycee Horn and Jalen Coker go down with injury in Week 3 against the Browns. Carolina will be without their starting guard for a little while, including this week against the Lions. Through three weeks the Panthers rank 25th in ESPN’s pass blocking win rate and 11th in run block win rate.
Jaycee Horn

CAR Cornerback #8

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports Jaycee Horn suffered a torn quad in the Panthers’ Week 3 loss to the Browns.

According to Fowler, the Panthers are expecting Horn to miss “approximately six-to-12 weeks.” We’ll hopefully get a more accurate timeline from the Panthers in the coming days, but it’s safe to assume Horn will head to injured reserve with a chance to return later in the season. Horn has been solid for the Panthers this season, allowing just five receptions on 10 targets for 63 yards.
Bryce Young

CAR Quarterback #9

Panthers coach Dave Canales said Bryce Young (leg) will undergo imaging “just to make sure” on Monday.

Canales didn’t want to get specific about Young’s status after he took a cleat to the leg, but deferred also to the idea of “other things.” It’s never incredible news to be looking down the barrel of imaging, but Young was able to return and play through the injury on Sunday and this has the feel of an “out of an abundance of concern” test for the 25-year-old quarterback.
Jaycee Horn

CAR Cornerback #8

The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero reports Panthers CB Jaycee Horn (quad) is out indefinitely.

According to Pelissero, Horn is seeking a second opinion on his injury, but a stint on the IR is “likely,” and the star corner could “miss significant time.” it’s a brutal blow to a Panthers secondary that has been among the league’s best for the first three weeks of the season. A big reason for their success has been Horn’s play. He has been targeted just 10 times thus far, allowing five receptions for 63 scoreless yards with two pass breakups, per PFF.