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The Carolina Panthers have officially kickstarted a return for wideout Jalen Coker. As announced on Wednesday, Coker has been designated to return to practice. The second-year receiver has been sidelined since the start of the regular season due to a quad strain.

Coker (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Dallas and will be treated as a game-time decision, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 6: Quarterback Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers interacts with wide receiver Jalen Coker #18 on the field during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, at Soldier Field on October 6, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. / (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)

The Panthers opened the practice window Wednesday for wide receiver Jalen Coker, who has been sidelined with a quadricep strain since the preseason. Coker was a full participant in today's practice and may even be available to play in Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.

The Carolina Panthers might only be 2-3, but they’re drawing closer to getting back a player who could turn everything around for their offense. Second-year wide receiver Jalen Coker is practicing for the first time this season,