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Panthers expect starting RB Chuba Hubbard to be ready for the season opener vs. the Bears

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is expected to be ready for the team's season opener against the Chicago Bears

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

Remains in walking boot Legette (ankle) will remain in a walking boot on his foot until Thursday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Legette sustained an ankle injury during Wednesday's joint practice with the Jaguars, and given that he'll be in a walking boot until Thursday, he'll presumably sit out Friday's preseason finale against the Texans. When available, the 2024 first-rounder has an opportunity to claim a portion of the Panthers' WR targets that don't go to Tetairoa McMillan or Jalen Coker, a context that may not yield steady volume as long as both McMillan and Coker are available.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Legette's injury worry exposes his precarious Panthers standing Something to monitor.

AUGUST 23 • CATCRAVE.COM

Dealing with ankle injury Legette has his right foot in a boot due to an ankle injury that he sustained during Wednesday's joint practice with the Jaguars, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Legette twisted his ankle after he was rolled up on during Wednesday's session, and the injury prevented him from playing in the Carolina's 34-17 preseason win over Jacksonville on Friday. Panthers head coach Dave Canales told reporters after Friday's exhibition game that he wasn't sure whether Legette will practice in the coming week, making it unlikely that the third-round wideout will suit up for the team's preseason finale against the Texans on Friday, Aug. 28. While Legette is sidelined, Jimmy Horn, John Metchie and David Moore will all see additional reps as the team's WR3 behind Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Young and the Panthers find better footing in a 34-17 victory at the Jaguars

Bryce Young had much more success in his second game of the preseason, completing 5 of 6 passes for 49 yards and setting up a touchdown in Carolina’s 34-17 victory against the Jack...

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Won't play Friday Legette (lower body) will not participate in Friday night's preseason game against the Jaguars, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Legette had his leg rolled up on during Wednesday's joint practice with the Jaguars. The wide receiver was having a strong training camp and had a chance to compete for No. 2 wide receiver targets with Jalen Coker. Legette will likely be able to return before the end of training camp, but there has been no definitive recovery timeline released.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

The Good and Not So Good from Thursday's Panthers Camp: Xavier Legette's Awareness The Carolina Panthers wrapped another practice, this time for the final time before they take the field on Saturday for the preseason game a...

AUGUST 13 • SI.COM

Having strong training camp Coach Dave Canales highlighted Legette on Wednesday for having a strong training camp, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact "Really good to see him back out there playing like himself," Canales said. "Playing fast, just knowing where to be. He's doing a phenomenal job; he's the guy that we're counting on. He looks explosive. And then what I've seen him do is just make great plays on the boundary, back of the end zone, just some of those spatial plays where he can go attack the ball, find a way to get his feet down, and he's really attacked that part of his game, and that's something that I've seen him really improve on." Legette acknowledged he wasn't very good in 2025 and took a "step back" this offseason to refocus on getting better. He worked out with Bryce Young multiple times away from the team during the spring and now has a good chance to claim the WR3 role in Carolina after rookie Chris Brazzell was lost for the season due to a knee injury early on in camp.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Having strong training camp Coach Dave Canales highlighted Legette on Wednesday for having a strong training camp, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

XavierLegettePresserAugust122026.mp3 Xavier Legette spoke to the media following practice on Wednesday.

AUGUST 12 • PANTHERS.COM

Xavier Legette: 'I never lost my confidence' Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette discusses the progress he's made during a strong training camp, crediting a greater focus on details,...

AUGUST 12 • PANTHERS.COM

Deemed healthy Coach Dave Canales said Thursday following the Hall of Fame Game that Legette (neck) "feels great" and is healthy, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact While Legette didn't play in the exhibition opener Thursday night against Arizona, Canales said the wide receiver is "back" and ready to return after being diagnosed with a neck stinger earlier in the week when he was carted off the practice field. With rookie Chris Brazzell (knee) already ruled out for the 2026 season, Legette against has a chance to compete for WR3 duties in Carolina. He's been a disappointment through two seasons, totaling 84 catches for 860 yards and seven touchdowns across 31 regular-season games since being selected with the No. 32 overall pick in the 2024 Draft.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Why I'm Selling the Early Panthers Hype Around Xavier Legette By all accounts, Xavier Legette is having a really good training camp. The Carolina Panthers have to be pretty pleased with his production,...

AUGUST 5 • SI.COM

Xavier Legette avoids Panthers' worst fear after terrifying camp scare It could have been a lot worse.

AUGUST 4 • CATCRAVE.COM

Dave Canales: 'Important for Bryce to be himself' Panthers head coach Dave Canales weighs in on the physicality in camp today, Ja'Tavion Sanders and Ja'seem Reed taking the next step, gearin...

AUGUST 4 • PANTHERS.COM

Dave Canales: Xavier Legette will be evaluated, but cleared of concussion The receiver went down after making a high catch in Panthers training camp practice on Tuesday.

AUGUST 4 • PANTHERS.COM

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

Won't play in HOF Game Legette (stinger) won't play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game, but he should resume practicing next week, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Impact Legette was unlikely to play Thursday even before he suffered a stinger during Tuesday's practice. The Panthers reportedly aren't worried about a long-term absence, so Legette should be back fairly soon to continue competing for the No. 3 receiver job. With rookie Chris Brazzell (knee) out for the year, John Metchie appears to be Legette's primary competition.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with stinger Legette was diagnosed with a stinger after leaving Tuesday's practice early, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Legette took a hard fall and was down on the ground for a minute, before standing up under his own power and getting on a cart to head to the locker room. He seemingly escaped without a concussion or a major neck injury, though the stinger could impact his practice availability this summer. Legette is competing for the No. 3 receiver job with John Metchie and others.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

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

Carted off practice field Legette was carted off the practice field Tuesday after suffering an apparent upper body injury, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Impact The Panthers already lost rookie wideout Chris Brazzell to a season-ending LCL tear, so a prolonged absence for Legette would really thin out competition for the No. 3 receiver role. John Metchie, David Moore and Jimmy Horn are now the favorites for first-team snaps alongside locked-in starters Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

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

Xavier Legette already has Panthers teammates believing his revival is real The positivity is difficult to ignore.

AUGUST 1 • CATCRAVE.COM

Favorite for WR3 job? Legette is expected to compete with John Metchie and David Moore for the No. 3 receiver job after teammate Chris Brazzell suffered a season-ending LCL tear, Joseph Person of The At...

Impact A 2024 first-round pick, Legette will need to prove himself even if the competition looks weak. He struggled through his first two NFL seasons and fell decisively behind Jalen Coker on the depth chart last year. Ona positive note, Legette told reporters in June that he was down to 221 pounds after playing at around 230 last year.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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

JULY 30 • CATCRAVE.COM

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Panthers expect starting RB Chuba Hubbard to be ready for the season opener vs. the Bears

Bryce Young and the Panthers find better footing in a 34-17 victory at the Jaguars

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