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Coker, Panthers reach 3-year, $35M extension

ESPN · Jun 12, 2026, 12:47 AM

Key takeaways

  • The Carolina Panthers extended a key part of their offense Thursday, reaching a three-year, $35 million deal with receiver Jalen Coker, agent Matt Glose told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
  • Coker was an exclusive rights free agent this year and was set to be a restricted free agent in 2027.
  • The new deal could rise to as much $41 million with incentives.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

The Carolina Panthers extended a key part of their offense Thursday, reaching a three-year, $35 million deal with receiver Jalen Coker, agent Matt Glose told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Coker was an exclusive rights free agent this year and was set to be a restricted free agent in 2027. Now, he'll stick in Carolina through at least the 2029 season.

The new deal could rise to as much $41 million with incentives.

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