Chris Brazzell II - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Why Every Drafted Rookie (& Some UDFAs) Made Panthers' Final Roster The Carolina Panthers have a pretty deep rookie class, which now includes some undrafted free agents, on the final 53-man roster. Chris Braz...

SEPTEMBER 2 • SI.COM

It'll be Carson Beck vs. Kenny Pickett when Cardinals-Panthers open the NFL's exhibition season

Carson Beck makes his NFL debut and Kenny Pickett starts for his fifth team in four years

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Xavier Legette Joins Concerning Number of Panthers Carted Off During Camp The Carolina Panthers already had Nic Scourton get carted off with a torn ACL, out for the year. Then, Chris Brazzell II was carted off with...

AUGUST 4 • SI.COM

Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette carted off the field with a stinger injury at training camp

Carolina Panthers 2024 first-round draft pick Xavier Legette was carted off the field with a stinger injury after landing awkwardly as he attempted to make a leaping catch in the e...

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

From Xavier Legette to a deep group, Panthers receivers adapting to life without Chris Brazzell Even as a rookie, Brazzell had shown signs he could impact the Panthers receiving corps and passing game. But after a season-ending injury,...

AUGUST 2 • PANTHERS.COM

Injuries shadow the Panthers as team scrimmages in front of 40,000 fans

The Carolina Panthers scrimmaged in front of approximately 40,000 fans at Bank of America Stadium in their first appearance on their home turf since losing in the opening round of...

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Rookie year officially over The Panthers placed Brazzell (knee) on injured reserve on Friday.

Impact Brazzell will officially miss his entire rookie season due to the LCL tear he suffered during Wednesday's training camp practice. The rookie third-round pick will undergo surgery and set his full attention on making a recovery for the 2027 campaign. In the wake of this transaction, Xavier Legette and John Metchie are the top candidates to secure the No. 3 wide receiver role in Carolina behind Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

3 Carolina Panthers WRs Who Will Benefit from Chris Brazzell Injury On Wednesday, the Carolina Panthers suffered yet another unfortunate injury. Chris Brazzell II went down with a knee injury and had to be ca...

JULY 31 • SI.COM

4 wide receivers the Panthers should call after losing Chris Brazzell II The Panthers may need more.

JULY 31 • CATCRAVE.COM

Done for season Brazzell (knee) will soon have season-ending surgery on the LCL tear he suffered Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Initial reports suggested Brazzell would miss around two months, but that was assuming he could recover without surgery. After getting a second opinion, Brazzell will undergo surgery and spend the entirety of his rookie season on injured reserve. With the 2026 third-round pick out of the equation, Xavier Legette and John Metchie are the strongest candidates for the No. 3 WR role behind locked-in starters Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker. The timing of Brazzell's injury (July 29) should allow him to come back at full health for Carolina's offseason program in 2027.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Brazzell setback puts Panthers' forgotten weapons on the spot The Carolina Panthers' wide receiver depth just became much more interesting.

JULY 30 • CATCRAVE.COM

Chris Brazzell injury clears the runway for Xavier Legette's last Panthers stand He's more important than ever now.

JULY 30 • CATCRAVE.COM

Chris Brazzell's promising Panthers surge derailed at the worst time It's a blow, but it could have been worse.

JULY 29 • CATCRAVE.COM

The Good and Not So Good from Day 6 of Panthers Camp: Chris Brazzell II Went Down Day six of Carolina Panthers training camp is in the books. We covered yesterday some of the good and not as good things that went on, and w...

JULY 29 • SI.COM

Could miss up to eight weeks Brazzell (knee) suffered an LCL tear in his left knee at practice Wednesday that could sideline him up to eight weeks, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brazzell went down while participating in 7-on-7 drills on Wednesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports, his first practice since knee soreness caused him to log a two-day absence. Per Person, his LCL injury is unrelated to that earlier soreness. While Brazzell will by all accounts be able to retake the field during his rookie season, an injury forcing him to miss presumably the rest of training camp, and potentially also regular-season time, is a notable blow. The rookie third-round pick had been putting together impressive momentum and seemingly been positioning himself to challenge Xavier Legette for the No. 3 wide receiver role in Carolina.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Aggravates knee injury Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that Brazzell (knee) has aggravated the same knee injury that caused him to miss the team's last two practices, Sheena Quick of Fox...

Impact Brazzell had to be helped off the field and carted to the locker room upon after retaking the practice field Wednesday, so it's encouraging that his initial injury prognosis isn't more severe. The rookie third-round pick will work to return to full health before returning to practice at a later date in training camp.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Helped off practice field Brazzell suffered an apparent left leg injury during Wednesday's practice and is being helped off the field by teammates, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brazzell missed a few days of practice due to knee soreness that manifested on Sunday, and upon returning to action Wednesday he's now suffered what seems to be a left leg injury. The rookie third-round pick reportedly is unable to put any weight on his left leg and will be carted to the locker room. The Panthers will work to diagnose the severity of Brazzell's current injury before providing an update.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Brazzell (knee) is participating in Wednesday's training camp practice, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Brazzell missed a handful of days due to knee soreness that popped up last Sunday, but the rookie third-round pick has wasted little time in retaking the field. Behind top wideouts Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker, Brazzell projects to spend camp competing with Xavier Legette, John Metchie and Jimmy Horn for the No. 3 role.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Making the Case for Xavier Legette, Chris Brazzell II in WR3 Battle The Carolina Panthers have a decision on their hands, one of many. They have to decide who's getting that WR3 spot, which for most teams is...

JULY 27 • SI.COM

Dealing with knee soreness Brazzell was held out of Sunday's training camp practice due to knee soreness, Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact The injury doesn't appear to be a long-term concern, with head coach Dave Canales telling reporters Sunday that holding Brazzell out of practice was more of a precautionary move. Brazzell was selected by the Panthers in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and he is competing with Xavier Legette, John Metchie and 2025 sixth-rounder Jimmy Horn for the WR3 role behind Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Play of the Day: Chris Brazzell made a play, Mike Jackson did too The rookie wide receiver went high and came down with the ball, but the veteran cornerback bodied him out of bounds. But it showed athletici...

JULY 23 • PANTHERS.COM

Competing with Legette Brazzell is slated to compete with Xavier Legette for wide receiver reps during training camp, Anthony Rizzuti of USA Today reports.

Impact Brazzell, a rookie third-rounder, will compete with a 2024 first-round pick in Legette for No. 3 wide receiver opportunities behind Tetairoa McMillan (ankle) and Jalen Coker. Per Rizzuti, Brazzell impressed during spring and summer workouts with Carolina, and if he's able to keep up that momentum during training camp it wouldn't be out of the question to jump up the depth chart and surpass Legette, who failed to live up to expectations through his first three seasons. Brazzell totaled a 62-1,017-9 line across 12 games in 2025 at Tennessee, where he earned All-American Third-Team and All-SEC First-Team honors.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Carolina Panthers' Rookie Wide Receiver Has Already Made a Positive Impression Panthers’ GM Dan Morgan used a third-round pick in April on a wide receiver. Chris Brazzell II has made his presence felt with training camp...

JUNE 23 • SI.COM

Why Chris Brazzell Might Have Gained Upper Hand Against Xavier Legette The Carolina Panthers selected Chris Brazzell II in the third round of the NFL draft. Needing another wide receiver, the Panthers opted to w...

JUNE 11 • SI.COM

Bryce Young: I love the energy Panthers QB Bryce Young on the opening of mandatory minicamp, team bonding with Xavier Legette, Chris Brazzell II looking impressive in camp...

JUNE 9 • PANTHERS.COM

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It'll be Carson Beck vs. Kenny Pickett when Cardinals-Panthers open the NFL's exhibition season

Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette carted off the field with a stinger injury at training camp

Injuries shadow the Panthers as team scrimmages in front of 40,000 fans