Panthers Injury Report Fuels Offense Starting Controversy

By Kevin Tolbert

CHARLOTTE, NC - Wednesday, the Carolina Panthers fully turned their attention to Sunday’s matchup with the New York Jets as they look for win number four this season.

 The team has been measuring the day-to-day progress about returning wide receiver Jalen Coker who still has 14 days left in the 21-day window to return to the active roster.

Coker was placed on injured reserve back in late August after a quadriceps injury in practice. He continued in practice on Wednesday.

The rest of the injury report to kick off the week includes some players that will definitely be a welcomed return as the team looks to bolster depth.

Chuba Hubbard, who failed to make it into the lineup in Week 5 and 6 was in uniform and was listed as a full participant. Hubbard’s starting status, however, has been questions due to the recent success of Rico Dowdle. But both running backs have been vocal about it not being a factor in the locker room and that everything revolves around the effort to notch wins.   

Another notable name listed as of Wednesday was Turk Wharton who continues to grapple with a toe injury. He was a DNP for the second straight day this week.

The Panthers (3-3) travel to face the Jets (0-6) Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Panthers Injury Report

NAME	POS.	#	INJURY	WED	THU	FRI	STATUS
Chuba Hubbard	RB	30	Calf	LP	-	-	---
Tershawn Wharton	DT	99	Toe	LP	-	-	---
Jalen Coker	WR	18	Quad	FP	-	-	---
Austin Corbett	OL	63	Knee	FP	-	-	---
Akayleb Evans	CB	29	Hamstring	LP	-	-	---
Patrick Jones	OLB	91	Back	DNP	-	-	---
Jaycee Horn	CB	8	Shoulder	LP	-	-	---
Taylor Moton	OL	72	Elbow	LP	-	-	---
Ja’Tavion Snaders	TE	0	Ankle	LP	-	-	---
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