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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

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.

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

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

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