XAVIER LEGETTE NEWS

Panthers GM Dan Morgan hits balance between upgrading defense, adding playmakers for QB Bryce Young

The Carolina Panthers had the worst defense in the league by far last season, but that didn’t stop general manager Dan Morgan from selecting wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan from Ar...

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With the No. 8 overall pick, the Panthers draft wideout Tetairoa McMillan The Arizona receiver puts another big target on the field for Bryce Young, to go along with last year's first-rounder Xavier Legette.

5 DAYS AGO • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers select Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan with No. 8 pick in NFL draft

The Carolina Panthers have given quarterback Bryce Young a deep threat, taking Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL draft latest: Round 1 ends and QB Shedeur Sanders is still available

The 2025 NFL draft first round is underway in Green Bay, Wisconsin

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers Coach Sees Growth in Rookie WR Xavier Legette: 'His Perspective Is Different Panthers head coach Dave Canales sees growth in his second-year receiver and starting quarterback. Former Gamecock star Xavier Legette turne...

APRIL 9 • SI.COM

Panthers receiver Xavier Legette won't give up eating raccoons Carolina Panthers receiver Xavier Legette is coming off a successful rookie year and ready to improve in 2025.

APRIL 9 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Panthers' Dave Canales thinks Xavier Legette can take 'next step' to becoming top WR Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales spoke with the media in Palm Beach, Florida, on Tuesday during the NFL’s annual meeting. The Obser...

APRIL 1 • THESTATE.COM

Dave Canales: Xavier Legette can be "that guy" Despite constant speculation about adding a high-profile wideout, the Panthers head coach thinks they can build a passing game around last y...

APRIL 1 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers' Xavier Legette inks sweet new endorsement deal Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette is taking his skills from the football field to the world of marketing.

MARCH 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Panthers' Xavier Legette inks sweet new endorsement deal Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette is taking his skills from the football field to the world of marketing.

MARCH 31 • SACBEE.COM

NFL analyst who predicted Bryce Young, Xavier Legette picks has prediction for Panthers The Carolina Panthers have been linked to a ton of draft prospects early on. With the draft about a month away, that will only get more comm...

MARCH 25 • SI.COM

Recovering from foot surgery Panthers general manager Dan Morgan said Tuesday at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine that Legette (foot) is recovering from offseason surgery, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer repo...

Impact Legette underwent foot, but not wrist, surgery to address a lingering issue he played through during the 2024 campaign. The 2024 first-rounder is coming off an underwhelming rookie campaign, having put together just a 49-497-4 receiving line (87 targets) across 16 regular-season appearances, and he'll now likely need to log a strong offseason building chemistry with quarterback Bryce Young in order to take a notable step forward Year 2. Per Steve Reed of the Associated Press, Morgan said Legette's recovery timeline should allow him to return to on-field activities in the short term.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Catches three passes vs. Falcons Legette caught three of his five targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 44-38 overtime win over the Falcons.

Impact Legette was limited while playing through wrist and hip injuries in Sunday's overtime win, finishing fourth among Panthers' wide receivers in offensive snaps played (28). Despite the limited playing time, the 2024 first-round pick from South Carolina impressed, recording 30 or more receiving yards for the 10th time in his rookie campaign. With the Panthers out of playoff contention, Legette concluded his first season with 49 receptions for 497 yards and four touchdowns, ranking seventh in receiving yards among rookies in Carolina's history.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Legette's stretching grab sets Panthers near goal line in Atlanta Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young rockets a pass just into Xavier Legette's reach for a completion.

JANUARY 5 • PANTHERS.COM

Suiting up in Week 18 Legette (hip/wrist) is active for Sunday's game at Atlanta, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Legette will continue to play through hip and wrist injuries, the latter of which may require surgery after the season. Still, he'll aim to end his rookie campaign on a high note, as he's seen at least eight targets in three of his last four appearances. Having said that, Legette has managed just a 13-127-0 line on 28 targets during that span.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 18 Legette (hip/wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Legette missed Week 16 with the same pair of injuries but returned for last week's 48-14 loss to the Buccaneers. He mentioned potentially needing wrist surgery after the season, and it's possible the injury has contributed to his rookie-year inefficiency (10.2 yards per catch, 5.9 per target). Legette was a limited practice participant Thursday and Friday, following full participation Wednesday. His availability should be confirmed one way or another about 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Thursday Legette (hip/wrist) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact One day removed from logging a full practice Wednesday, Legette took a step back in activity level, but it may be maintenance related, as he's tending to a hip issue for a third consecutive week. After sitting out Week 16 against the Cardinals, he returned to action this past Sunday at Tampa Bay, hauling in five of nine targets for 28 yards on a 68 percent snap share. Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not Legette carries a designation into the weekend ahead of Sunday's game in Atlanta.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Five catches in return Legette brought in five of nine targets for 28 yards in the Panthers' 48-14 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact Legette made his return from a one-game absence due to hip and wrist injuries and finished tied for the team lead in receptions while also setting the pace in targets. However, the rookie could do little with his five catches, his highest total since Week 4. Legette will aim to close out his first NFL campaign by exploiting the vulnerabilities of an inconsistent Falcons secondary on the road in Week 18.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 17 Legette (hip/wrist) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Legette sat out the Panthers' Week 16 win over the Cardinals with the pair of injuries, but he demonstrated major progress in his recovery this week, as he was listed as a limited participant for all three of the team's practices. Though he still took a questionable tag into the weekend, all signs pointed to Legette playing Sunday, and his availability has now been confirmed. Expect Legette to recapture a regular spot in a four-man rotation at receiver that includes Adam Thielen, Jalen Coker and David Moore.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Looking likely to return in Week 17 Legette (hip/wrist), who is questionable to face the Buccaneers on Sunday, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Legette missed his first game of the season last Sunday against Arizona, but he appears to be trending in the right direction toward a return after logging limited practice sessions both Thursday and Friday. The rookie wideout has been inconsistent throughout the campaign, but his presence would boost a Panthers wideout corps that isn't deep. If Legette does play Sunday, Jalen Coker would likely slide back to the No. 3 wideout role, while David Moore could be on the field less often after logging 89 percent of Carolina's defensive snaps last weekend against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 17 Legette (hip/wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest at Tampa Bay.

Impact Legette was a full participant at Tuesday's "half speed" practice, which was reflected on Wednesday's injury report. Having said that, he followed it up with back-to-back limited sessions to end Week 17 prep, leaving a cloud over his availability for Sunday. Coach Dave Canales told David Newton of ESPN.com on Friday that Legette and other questionable Panthers are expected to play this weekend, but that won't be confirmed, one way or another, until approximately 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

For Xavier Legette, the rookie lessons come with a cost — more work The first-round wideout has leaned into the things that haven't gone right, and committed himself to approaching things the right way.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers rookie Xavier Legette brought raccoon meat to share with teammates and media

Legette brought a container of cooked raccoon meat to offer to those brave enough in the locker room to try it, whether that was his teammat...

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Panthers Xavier Legette Brought Enough Leftover Christmas Raccoon To Share With A Reporter A reporter got to taste some of Panthers receiver Zavier Legette's homemade Christmas Raccoon.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • OUTKICK.COM

Notebook: Jadeveon Clowney's rest days, and Xavier Legette's raccoon Jadeveon Clowney's focus is on being able to be ready for game day, while Xavier Legette had teammates rolling when he brought a container o...

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM