The sophomore wide receiver who has been turning heads this offseason is heading to the IR for the first four games with a quad injury. Jalen Coker has received glowing reviews from head coach Dave Canales, stating that Coker’s performance down the stretch in the 2024 season made the organization feel comfortable parting ways with veteran Adam Thielen. The word from Panthers camp is that Coker would get the opportunity to play out of the slot. A valued position for a big-bodied wide receiver who uses his leverage and strong hands to make plays against defenders.

The Panthers showed flashes at the end of last season, and quarterback Bryce Young is feeling confident and building some great chemistry with his young pass catchers. With the injury news and Thielen leaving town, this opens up a massive opportunity for rookie Tetairoa McMillan to burst onto the scene. The six-foot-4 receiver should immediately be the primary target earner after being drafted eighth overall in the 2024 draft. While he may not be the fastest player, he excels in the intermediate portion of the field when he is operating at full speed and battling for contested catches. We should anticipate a large number of targets and success for the rookie. Another player of note is Ja’Tavion Sanders, who did show some promise last season before dealing with some injuries. He is a late-round or waiver-wire stash.

This is a young offense on the rise, which is relatively cheap to acquire. According to Underdog, Tetairoa McMillan has an ADP of 38, Bryce Young sits at 150, while Sanders comes in at 195.

Author: Dane Madoche(@FF_DaMaddog)