XAVIER LEGETTE NEWS

Xavier Legette Reveals He Didn't Realize He Dropped Game-Winning Catch vs Eagles Xavier Legette was in disbelief that he dropped a potential game-winning pass against the Eagles.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • SI.COM

For Panthers, Young and Legette, hope and despair emerge from one fourth-quarter pass The Panthers lost another close game, this time on the road to Philadelphia, 22-16. In the final minute, QB Bryce Young threw a would-be go-...

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Struggles with drops in Week 14 Legette caught two of eight targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles.

Impact The rookie wideout had trouble hanging onto the ball all day, but Legette's biggest drop came in the fourth quarter when he couldn't haul in what might have been a game-winning 32-yard touchdown in the final minute of the fourth quarter. Legette has still caught multiple passes in eight straight games, posting a 26-281-3 line on 46 targets over that stretch. He'll try to put his volume to better use in Week 15 against the Cowboys.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers HC Dave Canales, QB Bryce Young talk about Xavier Legette's brutal drop in Week 14 Panthers QB Bryce Young on WR Xavier Legette’s huge fourth-quarter drop against Eagles: “I’m gonna keep throwing him the ball.”

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Highlight: C.J. Gardner-Johnson blows up Xavier Legette on third-down pass attempt Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson breaks up a third-down pass from Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young to Panthers wide receiver Xavi...

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Gaining momentum Legette caught four of his eight targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact The 2024 first-round pick from South Carolina posted his third game of the season with 50-plus receiving yards in Week 13, including his second in just as many weeks. His 53 yards ranked third among Panthers receiving threats in Sunday's loss, trailing Adam Thielen (99 yards) and Tommy Tremble (77 yards). Legette's role in the Panthers' offense appears to be growing as the season progresses, with six or more targets in four of the last five games. The 23-year-old has now tallied 393 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 37 receptions in his first 12 NFL games. He's expected to continue improving as the Panthers travel to Philadelphia in Week 14.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Legette talks capitalizing on opportunities against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Watch the Panthers receiver speak to the media after Carolina's Week 13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Bryce Young dimes up Legette for 21-yard pickup in third quarter Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young connects with wide receiver Xavier Legette for a 21-yard gain against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Four catches in close loss Legette caught four of his six targets for 56 yards during Sunday's 30-27 loss versus the Chiefs.

Impact Despite pacing Carolina's wide receivers in snaps in Week 12, Legette's six targets lagged behind teammate David Moore (10). His struggles reeling in targets also continued, as he dropped a well-placed deep ball from Bryce Young late in the fourth quarter. The Panthers will host a poor Buccaneers defense in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Young hits Xavier Legette for a 34-yard gain Watch the Panthers quarterback drop a dime to the rookie wideout to keep a first-quarter drive going against the Kansas City Chiefs.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Xavier Legette on playing the Kansas City Chiefs defense Watch the Panthers wideout talk about how the receivers can help Carolina's strong rushing attack.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Three grabs in Germany win Legette secured three of four targets for 40 yards in the Panthers' 20-17 overtime win over the Giants in Munich on Sunday.

Impact Legette tied Jalen Coker for the team lead in receptions while falling just a yard short of his teammate's team-high figure in that category. Legette has been busy during Bryce Young's current three-game starting stint -- the wideout now sports an 11-117-2 line in that span -- and he should continue enjoying a steady role during a Week 12 home matchup against the Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 24 following a Week 11 bye, even if Adam Thielen (IR, hamstring) returns for that contest.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Legette 'Dolla Bill' celebration, explained: How Panthers WR honors pet horse after TDs | Sporting News Canada We explain Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette's TD dance.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Key role in close win Legette brought in four of six targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers' 23-22 win over the Saints on Sunday. He also rushed once for six yards.

Impact Legette shared the team lead in receptions with Ja'Tavion Sanders and set the pace in targets as well, and the rookie recorded two particularly critical catches. Legette tallied his fourth touchdown of his career on a three-yard grab early in the second quarter to give Carolina its first points of the day, and he also came down with a 26-yard catch over the middle on third-and-10 during the Panthers' game-winning drive. Legette has an 8-67-2 line on 13 targets over the last two games while working with Bryce Young, so he'll head into a Week 10 matchup against the Giants in Germany trending in the right direction.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Key role in close win Legette brought in four of six targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers' 23-22 win over the Saints on Sunday. He also rushed once for six yards.

Impact Legette shared the team lead in receptions with Ja'Tavion Sanders and set the pace in targets as well, and the rookie recorded two particularly critical catches. Legette tallied his fourth touchdown of his career on a three-yard grab early in the second quarter to give Carolina its first points of the day, and he also came down with a 26-yard catch over the middle on third-and-10 during the Panthers' game-winning drive. Legette has an 8-67-2 line on 13 targets over the last two games while working with Bryce Young, so he'll head into a Week 10 matchup against the Giants in Germany trending in the right direction.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Legette talks about his connection with Bryce Young Watch the Panthers wideout speak to the media after the team's Week 9 win against the New Orleans Saints.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers rookie Xavier Legette can't explain what happened on improbable 'interception' by Saints On a second-down play during the second half, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young lofted a perfect pass to Xavier Legette. The receive...

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • SI.COM

Xavier Legette hauls in 26-yard gain from Bryce Young over middle Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young finds wide receiver Xavier Legette for a 26-yard gain against the New Orleans Saints.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Shemar Jean-Charles takes ball away from Xavier Legette on the INT | Saints-Panthers Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 9 New Orleans Saints defensive back Shemar Jean-Charles takes the ball away from Xavier Legette on the Bryce Young interception against the Ca...

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Back in Sunday's game Legette (hand) returned to Sunday's game versus the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Legette exited late in the second quarter due to a hand injury but was able to get back on the field after halftime. He'll be looking build upon the two catches (on two targets) for three yards and one touchdown and one carry for six yards that he accrued in the first half.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sunday's game Legette exited Sunday's game against the Saints with a hand injury, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Prior to his exit, Legette caught both of his targets for three yards and a TD and carried once for six yards. In his absence, Jalen Coker, David Moore, Jonathan Mingo and Deven Thompkins are available at wideout for the Panthers.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Sunday Legette (toe) is listed as active Sunday against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Legette was a midweek addition to the Panthers' Week 9 injury report due to a toe issue, culminating with back-to-back limited sessions. With his status now confirmed for Sunday's contest, he'll among the top wide receivers for quarterback Bryce Young along with Jalen Coker, David Moore, Jonathan Mingo and Deven Thompkins.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Intends to take field Sunday Legette (toe), who is officially questionable for Sunday's Week 9 clash against New Orleans, plans to play, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Legette popped up on the injury report Thursday due to a toe injury and ended the week with a pair of limited practices. He was deemed questionable heading into the weekend, but it looks like he'll give it a go versus the Saints. With Diontae Johnson traded to the Ravens on Tuesday, Legette takes over as Carolina's de facto No. 1 wideout, and he'll look to build upon the three receiving touchdowns he's scored over the past five weeks, though he's averaging a modest 3.2 catches for 26.8 yards during that span.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE