XAVIER LEGETTE NEWS

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 • FOX SPORTS

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

Xavier Legette talks about his status for Panthers Week 17 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Watch the Panthers wideout speak to the media in Week 17.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers WR Xavier Legette Shows Off Cooked Raccoon in Locker Room Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette doubled down on his viral moment, showcasing some actually cooked raccoon to eat.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Limited Thursday Legette (hip/wrist) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Impact After opening the week listed as a full participant Wednesday, Legette experienced a downgrade in his activity level one day later. Fellow wide receiver Adam Thielen also logged a limited practice Thursday due to a hamstring issue, placing a cloud over the status of the Panthers' top two wide receivers. Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not the pair enter the weekend with designations for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as full to begin week Legette (hip/wrist) is listed as full on Wednesday's injury report, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Carolina's injury report Wednesday is reflective of what the team did at Tuesday's practice, which was run at "half speed," according to coach Dave Canales. Those comments are two days removed from Canales telling Joe Person of The Athletic that Legette was "day-to-day" but would require "significant improvement" as the week went on to make himself available for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. With a full session under his belt, Legette seemingly is on a path to doing so, but he may need to string together multiple uncapped practices as the weekend approaches to prove his health and keep his absence contained to just one game.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question for Week 17 Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Monday that Legette (hip) is day-to-day but added that the wideout will need "significant" improvement this week in order to suit up Sunday ag...

Impact Legette may be showing improvement given Canales' description of his timeframe, as the wideout was deemed week-to-week last week. However, the rookie's status for Sunday remains very questionable given the head coach's additional comments. With Legette out this past Sunday versus Arizona, Jalen Coker served as Carolina's No. 1 wideout behind Adam Thielen while David Moore logged 89 percent of the team's offensive snaps and notched a receiving touchdown.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question for Week 17 Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Monday that Legette (hip) is day-to-day but added that the wideout will need "significant" improvement this week in order to suit up Sunday ag...

Impact Legette may be showing improvement given Canales' description of his timeframe, as the wideout was deemed week-to-week last week. However, the rookie's status for Sunday remains very questionable given the head coach's additional comments. With Legette out this past Sunday versus Arizona, Jalen Coker served as Carolina's No. 2 wideout behind Adam Thielen while David Moore logged 89 percent of the team's offensive snaps and notched a receiving touchdown.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers HC Dave Canales provides update on WR Xavier Legette's Week 17 status Panthers WR Xavier Legette may have himself an uphill battle to get on the field for Week 17.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Panthers injury report: WR Xavier Legette out, starting LT questionable Check out the Panthers’ final injury report and who won’t play or might not play against the Cardinals in Week 16.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Not playing in Week 16 Legette (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Legette departed last Sunday's loss to the Cowboys in the middle of the third quarter due to what was termed a groin injury at the time. However, the Panthers reclassified it to a hip issue on their first practice report of the week Wednesday, and he proceeded to miss all three Week 16 sessions. With Legette sidelined this weekend, Adam Thielen will be the clear-cut No. 1 WR for QB Bryce Young, while the next two options at the position -- Jalen Coker (quadriceps) and David Moore (concussion) -- both are questionable to suit up, which leaves Deven Thompkins and Dan Chisena as the other healthy receivers on the active roster.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Legette (hip) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact As expected, after Panther coach Dave Canales said Monday that Legette is considered week-to-week and isn't likely to play Sunday against the Cardinals. His likely replacement, David Moore, is currently in the concussion protocol and was a limited practice participant Wednesday and Thursday, potentially opening the door for Deven Thompkins, Dan Chisena or a practice-squad player to fill in at wide receiver alongside Adam Thielen and Jalen Coker (LP - quad).

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No practice Wednesday Legette (hip) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Legette made an early exit from this past Sunday's loss to the Cowboys due to a groin injury, but it's been reclassified as a hip issue on the Panthers' first Week 16 injury report. Coach Dave Canales told Steve Reed of the Associated Press on Monday that the Panthers consider Legette week-to-week and unlikely to play Sunday against the Cardinals, so his lack of on-field work Wednesday isn't a surprise. Considering those comments, the Panthers seem likely to rule out Legette by week's end.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No practice Wednesday Legette (hip) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Legette made an early exit from this past Sunday's loss to the Cowboys due to a groin injury, but it's been reclassified as a hip issue on the Panthers' first Week 16 injury report. Coach Dave Canales told Steve Reed of the Associated Press on Monday that the Panthers consider Legette week-to-week and unlikely to play Sunday against the Cardinals, so his lack of on-field work Wednesday isn't a surprise. Considering those comments, the Panthers seem likely to rule out Legette by week's end.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Considered week-to-week Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Monday that Legette (groin) is week-to-week and expected to be ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Steve Reed of the Associated...

Impact Canales said he would "love to have a chance for [Legette] to finish the season strongly," but the rookie first-round pick is expected to miss at least one contest due to the groin injury he sustained during Carolina's 30-14 loss to the Cowboys in Week 15. If Legette indeed isn't able to suit up versus Arizona, Adam Thielen, Jalen Coker and David Moore will be positioned as Bryce Young's clear top wide receivers, with Deven Thompkins acting in the No. 4 role.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injures groin Sunday Legette suffered a groin injury during Sunday's contest against the Cowboys, Kassidy Hill of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Before he departed in the middle of the third quarter, Legette had two catches (on three targets) for seven yards and one carry for two yards. For as long as Legette is sidelined, Adam Thielen, Jalen Coker, David Moore and Deven Thompkins are the healthy and available wide receivers for the Panthers.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Legette to address wrist injury in offseason, says it's no excuse Panthers receiver Xavier Legette plans to have surgery on his wrist this offseason. But still says any injury is no excuse for his drop agai...

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Xavier Legette: ' I just have to play better' Wide receiver Xavier Legette talks to the media on Thursday leading up to the matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Set for offseason wrist surgery Legette said Thursday that he plans to undergo surgery in the offseason to address ligament damage to his wrist, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Legette first injured the wrist during his third season of college at South Carolina in 2021 and suffered an aggravation in the Week 9 win over the Saints, but it hasn't resulted in him being limited over the Panthers' ensuing four games. He's not included on the Panthers' Week 15 injury report and should continue to play through the issue over the final four games of the season with no noticeable effects.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Rookie Xavier Legette Enjoys Finer Things In Life, Like Eating Raccoons Xavier Legette might be a professional athlete now, but he hasn't abandoned his roots — or his favorite cuisine.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • OUTKICK.COM

Xavier Legette canceled Rod Wave concert plans after potential game-winning drop vs. Eagles It's hard to party when you feel like you've let your teammates down.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Xavier Legette's Voice Brings Holiday Cheer to Panthers Fans Carolina rookie Xavier Legette shares his unique voice with the world.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM