Football team, the Panthers, agree on terms with Hunter Renfrow; decide to place Jalen Coker on injury reserve
Hunter Renfrow Returns to Carolina Panthers After Pro Bowl Season
Hunter Renfrow, a 29-year-old wide receiver and native of South Carolina, has agreed to terms on a contract with the Carolina Panthers. This marks a return for Renfrow, who spent the offseason with the team, following his Pro Bowl season with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021.
Since being drafted by the Raiders in the fifth round in 2019, Renfrow has amassed an impressive stat line of 269 catches for 2,884 yards and 17 touchdowns in 73 games (23 starts). In 2021, he had a standout year with 103 receptions for 1,038 yards and nine touchdowns. However, he sat out last season while dealing with ulcerative colitis.
Renfrow's return to the Panthers comes amidst an injury to second-year wide receiver Jalen Coker. Coker, who is 23 years old, sustained a quad injury during practice on Thursday. Prior to his injury, Coker had caught 32 of 46 targets for 478 yards and two touchdowns in the 2022 season, playing in 11 games (four starts) as a rookie.
The terms of Renfrow's deal with the Panthers were not announced by the team. Similarly, no further information about the terms of his contract or Jalen Coker's injury were provided in the article. It is known, however, that Renfrow was initially released by the Panthers during roster cuts but then re-signed a contract with the team, choosing to remain in Carolina despite interest from other franchises; the specific contract details have not been publicly disclosed.
Coker, a second-year wide receiver for the Panthers, caught the attention of the team in his rookie season. The Panthers have now announced their plan to place Coker on the Injured Reserve (IR).
Renfrow appeared in two preseason games with Carolina, demonstrating his readiness to return to the field. As the regular season approaches, fans will be eager to see how Renfrow's return will impact the Panthers' offensive strategy.
