Xavier Legette - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

11 HOURS AGO • 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.

12 HOURS AGO • PANTHERS.COM

Xavier Legette excited with first win at home vs New Orleans Saints | Carolina Panthers

12 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

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...

14 HOURS AGO • 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.

14 HOURS AGO • 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...

14 HOURS AGO • 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.

16 HOURS AGO • 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.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Young finds Xavier Legette for 3-yard TD

17 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

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.

19 HOURS AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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.

OCTOBER 21 • 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 • 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 • 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 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 • 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 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 • 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 • PANTHERS.COM

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