Cotchery (thigh) led the Panthers with five receptions (on seven targets) for 80 yards in Sunday's loss to the Ravens. Cotchery only ranked behind rookie Kelvin Benjamin in targets, but still led the Panthers in receiving yards, thanks in large part to an impressive 30-yard catch along the sideline Sunday. Additionally, Cotchery tied for the team lead with five catches, his best performance through three outings. However, following 10 touchdowns last season, Cotchery is yet to score for the Panthers, further restricting the veteran possession receiver's fantasy value.

Cotchery (thigh) is active Sunday versus the Ravens, the Charlotte Observer reports. There was little question that Cotchery was taking the field, and after an absence last Sunday, he should garner the four targets per game that he took in during the first two weeks of the season.

Cotchery (hamstring) is probable for Sunday's game against Baltimore. Cotchery practiced fully all week, so his hamstring tweak is evidently close to a non-issue. He caught all of his eight targets in the first two weeks -- four targets in each game -- but it generally doesn't look like there are many opportunities to go around after Greg Olsen and Kelvin Benjamin in the Carolina passing game.

Cotchery (hamstring) practiced fully Wednesday, Jonathan Jones of the Charlotte Observer reports. The Panthers exercised caution in Week 3, holding Cotchery out due a hamstring injury. He similarly started the week a full participant in drills, before receiving back-to-back downgrades to no practice Friday. As a result, watch his status closely in the coming days to ensure he's available Sunday in Baltimore.

Cotchery (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday, the Charlotte Observer reports. Cotchery missed last Sunday's game due to a hamstring injury, but has returned to action to begin the Panthers' preparations for this week's game against the Ravens. While the veteran wideout's involvement level should be monitored on a day-to-day basis, Cotchery being available could spell a reduced role for Philly Brown, who caught seven passes for 66 yards last game.

Cotchery (thigh) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Steelers, the Charlotte Observer reports. While Cotchery is out Sunday night, both Jason Avant and Kelvin Benjamin will be available for the contest, along with TE Greg Olsen.

Cotchery (thigh) is questionable for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh. Cotchery didn't practice Friday, so the injury appears to be a legitimate threat to keep him out of Sunday's game. With Jason Avant (thigh) also hobbled, Greg Olsen and Kelvin Benjamin should get targeted regularly again this week.

Cotchery (thigh) did not take part in Friday's practice, Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer reports. Cotchery has gone from a full practice, to a limited practice, to no practice this week, so his health is obviously trending in the wrong direction. The Panthers will provide an update on his status when they release their final injury report of the week Friday afternoon.

Cotchery caught four passes (on four targets) for 46 yards in Sunday's win over the Lions. Cotchery has caught all eight of his targets so far this season, but his 78 combined yards evidence his status as a possession receiver. With rookie Kelvin Benjamin and tight end Greg Olsen serving as the Panthers' top two passing targets, Cotchery might compete with fellow veteran Jason Avant for complementary looks throughout this season.

Cotchery finished with four receptions (on four targets) for 32 yards in Sunday's Week 1 win over the Buccaneers. Cotchery did a decent job on underneath routes, which is where he figures to make his biggest impact for the Panthers. The veteran is entrenched as Carolina's No. 2 wideout, but has limited upside in spite of that position, since rookie Kelvin Benjamin and tight end Greg Olsen are already the top receiving options in a Panthers offense based on running the ball.