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Panthers’ Jalen Coker gets final injury status for Week 4 Lions clash

Panthers’ Jalen Coker gets final injury status for Week 4 Lions clash

As the Carolina Panthers face increasing injuries early in the 2026 season, wide receiver Jalen Coker has been listed as one of four questionable players for their challenging Sunday Night Football matchup against the Detroit Lions.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 4
3 Bold Predictions for Panthers in Crucial Battle With Lions

3 Bold Predictions for Panthers in Crucial Battle With Lions

I'm not going to sit here and pretend I feel great about the Panthers' chances Sunday night. Detroit is really good, Carolina is beat up, and after three games, I still don't know which version of this team is going to show up.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 4
Lions' Wobbly Defense Has Tall Order on Sunday Night vs. Panthers

Lions' Wobbly Defense Has Tall Order on Sunday Night vs. Panthers

There should be plenty of points put on the scoreboard at Bank of America Stadium this evening as the 2-1 Detroit Lions visit the 1-2 Carolina Panthers.

Xavier Legette News / Athlon Sports / October 4
The Xavier Legette Experience May Be Over for the Carolina Panthers

The Xavier Legette Experience May Be Over for the Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers have to be disappointed this weekend. The team decided to place wide receiver Xavier Legette on injured reserve. Legette has been dealing with a knee injury and missed Week 3.

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NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 4
5 Key Things to Know About Lions vs. Panthers in Week 4

5 Key Things to Know About Lions vs. Panthers in Week 4

A season ago, the Carolina Panthers finished 8-9 and wound up winning the NFC South for the first time since 2015. Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions’ 9-8 resume was good enough for last place in the NFC North.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 4
3 Panthers Players Who Have to Step Up to Beat Lions

3 Panthers Players Who Have to Step Up to Beat Lions

I'm almost afraid to look at the Panthers' injury report anymore. Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson are out, Damien Lewis is out, and Xavier Legette is on injured reserve.

Jalen Coker News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 4
Jalen Coker fantasy managers need to make alternative plans for Week 4

Jalen Coker fantasy managers need to make alternative plans for Week 4

The Carolina Panthers are dealing with several injuries before their Week 4 matchup on Sunday Night Football. Carolina will face Detroit in a game that feels like a must-win for both sides.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / October 4
Panthers latest injury update puts even more pressure on Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan going into Sunday Night Football

Panthers latest injury update puts even more pressure on Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan going into Sunday Night Football

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker is unlikely to play on Sunday night against the Detroit Lions, adding even more pressure onto the shoulders of quarterback Bryce Young and wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 4
Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 4: Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan, Darren Waller

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 4: Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan, Darren Waller

The Carolina Panthers' primetime return is here, playing on Sunday Night Football for the first time in a decade. Carolina enters this Week 4 matchup as a home underdog, while the Detroit Lions come into town looking to steal a road win behind an explosive offense.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 4
Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 4: Jalen Coker, Chuba Hubbard

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 4: Jalen Coker, Chuba Hubbard

When the Carolina Panthers and Detroit Lions do battle on Sunday night, the former is hoping to have both wide receiver Jalen Coker and running back Chuba Hubbard on the field.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / October 3
Panthers place WR Xavier Legette on IR

Panthers place WR Xavier Legette on IR

The Carolina Panthers placed wide receiver Xavier Legette on injured reserve Saturday due to a knee injury. He is set to miss at least the next four weeks.

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Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / October 3
Panthers former first-round pick suffers injury setback that further complicates his future in Carolina

Panthers former first-round pick suffers injury setback that further complicates his future in Carolina

The Carolina Panthers have placed wide receiver Xavier Legette on the injured reserve due to a knee injury, knocking him out for at least the next four games.

Xavier Legette News / Pro Football Rumors / October 3
Panthers Place WR Xavier Legette On IR

Panthers Place WR Xavier Legette On IR

Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette is heading to IR with a knee injury, according to Jonathan Jones of The Athletic. He’ll sit out a minimum of four games.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 3
Panthers Projected to Take Enormous Risk on Top-10 Draft Prospect in 2027

Panthers Projected to Take Enormous Risk on Top-10 Draft Prospect in 2027

While the Carolina Panthers play their first Sunday Night Football game in 10 years tomorrow night, it's never too early to look towards the spring, when the season is over and the draft boards are set.

Carolina Panthers News / The Lead / October 2
Can the Panthers Defy the Odds on Sunday Night Football?

Can the Panthers Defy the Odds on Sunday Night Football?

Last week’s game took a heavy toll on Panthers fans, not only mentally in the loss but physically with the laundry list of accumulated injuries. But like the forward march of time, the Panthers must move on.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 2
Panthers Friday Injury Report: Are Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker Playing in Week 4?

Panthers Friday Injury Report: Are Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker Playing in Week 4?

The Carolina Panthers are probably dealing with more injuries than any other team in the league right now. The team saw starting corners Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson go on injured reserve this week, and there are about 20 other players who are also dealing with some kind of ailment.

Bryce Young News / A to Z Sports / October 2
Carolina Panthers’ final injury report gives Bryce Young concerning news on offense going into a potential shootout vs. the Lions

Carolina Panthers’ final injury report gives Bryce Young concerning news on offense going into a potential shootout vs. the Lions

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young shook off a knee injury and cleared the final injury report, but the players around him are facing a different story going into Sunday night’s game against the Detroit Lions.

Damien Lewis News / Pro Football Rumors / October 2
Panthers LG Damien Lewis To Miss Time With Elbow Injury

Panthers LG Damien Lewis To Miss Time With Elbow Injury

Panthers left guard Damien Lewis is expected to miss time with a UCL injury in his elbow, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Carolina’s Week 5 bye could limit his absence to just one game, but concerns about a “tear in his elbow” and a second opinion could change that timeline, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Maema Njongmeta News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 30

Panthers Plan To Re-Sign LB Maema Njongmeta To Practice Squad

The Carolina Panthers plan to bring back former LB Maema Njongmeta to their practice squad, according to Mike Kaye. Njongmeta was waived by the team a couple of days ago and he cleared waivers.

Bryce Young News / Yardbarker / September 30
Ailing defense puts pressure on Panthers QB Bryce Young entering 'SNF'

Ailing defense puts pressure on Panthers QB Bryce Young entering 'SNF' Lions showdown

Coming off his worst game of the young season, the league's passing yards leader will have to turn the page in a hurry.

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Jaycee Horn News / Pro Football Rumors / September 30
Panthers Place CBs Jaycee Horn, Mike Jackson On IR

Panthers Place CBs Jaycee Horn, Mike Jackson On IR

The Panthers will go without starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson for at least four games apiece. The club placed the pair on injured reserve on Wednesday.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 30
Panthers Put CBs Jaycee Horn & Michael Jackson On Injured Reserve

Panthers Put CBs Jaycee Horn & Michael Jackson On Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers announced they have put both starting CBs Jaycee Horn and Michael Jackson on injured reserve.  Horn has a significant quad injury and will probably miss multiple months.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 30
NFL Week 4 prime-time predictions: Bryce Young-led Panthers shock Lions in battle of high-octane offenses

NFL Week 4 prime-time predictions: Bryce Young-led Panthers shock Lions in battle of high-octane offenses

Each week, Yardbarker previews prime-time NFL games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday night, predicting the result of each. Here are our Week 4 picks.

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Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / September 28
Panthers defense suffers massive blow with Horn injury news

Panthers defense suffers massive blow with Jaycee Horn injury news

Horn cannot catch a break when it comes to injuries.

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Devin Lloyd News / Yardbarker / September 25
Panthers to be without Devin Lloyd after dominant Week 2 performance

Panthers to be without Devin Lloyd after dominant Week 2 performance

The Carolina Panthers spent big money in the offseason to make significant upgrades to their defense. One of the players that Carolina eventually landed was linebacker Devin Lloyd.

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