XAVIER LEGETTE NEWS

Receives Week 9 questionable tag Legette (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Legette was added to the Panthers' injury report Thursday, when he was a limited participant in practice due to the toe injury. He was again limited in Friday's session, prompting the Panthers to give him a designation heading into the weekend. The fact that he was able to practice in some fashion on consecutive days is a positive sign, but Legette's status may not get much clarity until Carolina releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. With the Panthers trading away Diontae Johnson earlier this week and with Adam Thielen (hamstring) listed as doubtful and unlikely to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's contest, Legette could serve as the top target in the passing game for quarterback Bryce Young if he's able to move past the toe injury.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Legette was limited at Thursday's practice due to a toe injury, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Legette is a midweek addition to Carolina's practice report, so his status bears watching Friday to see if he may be in danger of sitting out (or being inhibited) Sunday versus the Saints. In the wake of the Diontae Johnson trade earlier this week, Legette is in line to pace the Panthers' receiving corps moving forward, but the current health concern may throw a wrench into those expectations in the short term.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Legette on the 'trust passes' he gets from Bryce Young Xavier Legette talks about his production recently and the rapport he's built with Bryce Young.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Finds end zone in Sunday's loss Legette caught four of seven targets for 34 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Broncos.

Impact The rookie wideout opened the scoring by grabbing a six-yard strike from Bryce Young in the first quarter. Legette has gotten into the end zone three times in the last five games, but he's managed only 16 catches for 134 yards on 25 targets over that stretch. Carolina's passing game is likely to be in flux in the second half of the season as coach Dave Canales sorts out his QB situation and the front office decides whether or not to trade away Diontae Johnson (ribs) and Adam Thielen (hamstring), but Legette will likely see his role continue to grow as the team focuses on the development of the 32nd overall pick in the 2024 Draft.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in Sunday's loss Legette caught four of seven targets for 34 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Broncos.

Impact The rookie wideout opened the scoring by grabbing a six-yard strike from Bryce Young in the first quarter. Legette has gotten into the end zone three times in the last five games, but he's managed only 16 catches for 134 yards on 25 targets over that stretch. Carolina's passing game is likely to be in flux in the second half of the season as coach Dave Canales sorts out his QB situation and the front office decides whether or not to trade away Diontae Johnson (ribs) and Adam Thielen (hamstring), but Legette will likely see his role continue to grow as the team focuses on the development of the 32nd overall pick in the 2024 Draft.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Young hits Xavier Legette for a 6-yard touchdown in Denver Watch the Panthers quarterback hit Legette with a dart in the end zone.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Tops depth chart with Johnson out Legette's in position for a larger role Sunday against the Broncos, as the Panthers will be without Diontae Johnson (ribs) and Adam Thielen (hamstring), Kassidy Hill of the Panther...

Impact Legette could work as the top option in a depleted Panthers receiving corps that also includes Jalen Coker, David Moore and Jonathan Mingo. Denver boasts one of the league's stingiest secondaries, but Legette may benefit from the potential absence of Patrick Surtain (concussion). Legette has caught 18 of 28 targets for 177 yards and two touchdowns through seven games. The Panthers will have Bryce Young, rather than Andy Dalton (thumb) at quarterback Sunday.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Just two catches vs. Commanders Legette caught two of his three targets for three yards in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Commanders. He also rushed once for six yards.

Impact All three of Legette's touches came in the second half, possibly benefiting from a favorable game script with the Panthers trailing by as much as 37. The 2024 first-round pick is projected to continue serving as the Panthers' No. 2 wide receiver while Adam Thielen (hamstring) remains sidelined. However, it's unclear how much fantasy value he'll posses moving forward with Carolina's recent offensive struggles.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Just two catches vs. Commanders Legette caught two of his three targets for three yards in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Commanders. He also rushed once for six yards.

Impact All three of Legette's touches came in the second half, possibly benefiting from a favorable game script with the Panthers trailing by as much as 37. The 2024 first-round pick is projected to continue serving as the Panthers' No. 2 wide receiver while Adam Thielen (hamstring) remains sidelined. However, it's unclear how much fantasy value he'll posses moving forward with Carolina's recent offensive struggles.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Legette talks touchdown celebration and his love of the jump ball in the end zone Watch the Panthers wideout speak to the media in Week 7.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Xavier Legette and rookies laying a foundation for the Panthers As the Panthers continue to look for consistency resulting in wins, the rookie pass-catchers, led by their first-round pick, are building a...

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Catches touchdown vs. Falcons Legette caught three of his four targets for 23 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Legette served as the Panthers' No. 2 wide receiver in the absence of Adam Thielen (hamstring) on Sunday and performed relatively well. Despite a favorable second-half game script which saw Carolina trailing by multiple scores, Legette was targeted just once in that time. The 2024 first-round pick has now recorded 16 receptions for 174 yards and two touchdowns across his first six games in Carolina, and he's expected to continue serving as the team's No. 2 wide receiver until Thielen returns from injury.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches touchdown vs. Falcons Legette caught three of his four targets for 23 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Legette served as the Panthers' No. 2 wide receiver in the absence of Adam Thielen (hamstring) on Sunday and performed relatively well. Despite a favorable second-half game script that saw Carolina trailing by multiple scores, Legette was targeted just once in that time. The 2024 first-round pick has now recorded 16 receptions for 174 yards and two touchdowns across his first six games in Carolina, and he's expected to continue serving as the team's No. 2 wide receiver until Thielen returns from injury.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Xavier Legette scores his second touchdown of the year with a 7-yard catch from Andy Dalton Watch the Panthers rookie go up high to reel in a touchdown catch.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Logs full practice Wednesday Legette (shoulder) practiced fully Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Legette made an early departure from this past Sunday's loss in Chicago due to a shoulder injury, and he underwent tests on the AC joint in question early this week. Those tests must have turned up nothing to serious considering he was handled all on-field work Wednesday. The same can't be said for fellow wide receiver Diontae Johnson (ankle), who remained limited for a third straight practice going back to last week.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Wednesday Legette (shoulder) is present for the early portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Legette was forced out of Carolina's loss to the Bears in Week 5 early due to a shoulder issue, but he's said he doesn't expect to miss time. The rookie first-round pick also underwent imaging tests Monday to diagnose a possible AC joint injury, but it sounds like Legette has been cleared of such an issue. Wednesday's official practice report will reveal how much activity Legette has managed to handle at practice.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Wednesday Legette (shoulder) is on the field for the media-access portion of Wednesday's practice, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Legette was forced out of Carolina's loss to the Bears in Week 5 early due to a shoulder issue, but he's said he doesn't expect to miss time. The rookie first-round pick also underwent imaging Monday to test his AC joint, but Legette looks to have been cleared of anything significant. The Panthers' first official Week 6 practice report will be issued later Wednesday, when it will be known to what extent Legette participated.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't expect to miss time Legette (shoulder) said Monday he expects to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Falcons, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Legette is set to undergo imaging tests Monday to determine whether he sustained an AC joint injury while being forced out of Week 5's loss to the Bears, but the rookie first-round pick doesn't anticipate having to miss any time. Nonetheless, fantasy managers will want to monitor Legette's practice activity leading up to Week 6 action. If Legette is able to practice in at least a limited capacity Wednesday, it will bode well for his chances of suiting up versus Atlanta.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting AC joint tested Legette (shoulder) said Monday he is expected to undergo imaging tests on his AC Joint, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Legette was forced out of Sunday's loss to the Bears with a shoulder injury, and it appears the Panthers are concerned about the possibility of an AC joint injury. The results of Monday's imaging tests will reveal more about the rookie first-round pick's expected recovery timetable, though it's possible Carolina won't offer an actionable update until Wednesday's first official injury report of Week 6. In the event that Legette isn't cleared to face the Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 13, Jalen Coker will get a chance to work alongside Diontae Johnson and Jonathan Mingo in three-wide sets.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with shoulder injury Legette exited Sunday's game against the Bears with a shoulder injury and is questionable to return, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Impact Coming off his big Week 4 against the Bengals, Legette was mostly a non-factor versus Chicago prior to leaving in the second half. The rookie saw just one target before exiting, catching it for a gain of eight yards. Diontae Johnson and Jonathan Mingo will work in two-wide sets while Legette is sidelined.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with shoulder injury Legette exited Sunday's game against the Bears with a shoulder injury and is questionable to return, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Impact Coming off his big Week 4 against the Bengals, Legette was mostly a non-factor versus Chicago prior to leaving in the second half. The rookie saw just one target before exiting, catching it for a gain of eight yards. Diontae Johnson and Jonathan Mingo will work in two-wide sets while Legette is sidelined.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 1, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Week 5 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pick Ups: Xavier Legette, Justin Fields, and Kareem Hunt Headline List Week 5 is already here! Four teams are on bye this week. Be sure you have replacements for your Lions, Eagles, Titans and Chargers in Week 5...

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Xavier Legette is showing the NFL what the Carolina Panthers saw in him all along The early returns on rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette are good, just as the Panthers expected.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Panthers great Luke Kuechly praises Xavier Legette for Week 4 performance Panthers legend Luke Kuechly seemed awfully impressed by Xavier Legette’s performance in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • USATODAY.COM