The Carolina Panthers have secured a vital element of their offensive lineup with a new contract extension.
Star wide receiver Jalen Coker has inked a three-year deal worth $35 million with the team, as reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport on Thursday.
Coker’s contract, which could rise to $41 million with performance-based incentives, ensures his presence in Carolina until at least 2029.
The 24-year-old was an exclusive rights free agent this year, with the potential to become a restricted free agent next year.
In 2025, Coker held the position of the Panthers’ No. 2 receiver, recording 33 receptions for 394 yards and three touchdowns.
Coker even had one of his biggest performances of the season during Carolina’s first-round playoff loss to the Rams, when he made nine catches for 134 yards and a touchdown.
Coker has played two seasons with the Panthers after he signed as an undrafted free agent in 2024. He has appeared in a total of 22 games.
Over his short NFL career, he’s recorded 65 receptions for 872 yards and five touchdowns.
“I’m just excited to play for this team, that’s all it is,” Coker had previously said about being in Carolina, according to ESPN. “All that other stuff, it is what it is. I’m just excited to be here.”
Prior to reaching the NFL, Coker had played four years at Holy Cross, making 163 catches for 2,684 yards and a school-record 31 touchdowns.