Carolina Panthers Get Some Good News on Rookie WR Xavier Legette's Injury

A promising report on the Carolina Panthers' rookie wide receiver.

Schuyler Callihan | Aug 7, 2024

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About halfway through Sunday morning's practice, Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette was seen in the front seat of a cart taking him back to the stadium. It was unclear at the time if it was injury-related, but he did not return to practice and head coach Dave Canales provided an update at his post-practice press conference.

“It’s something in his lower leg. I don’t want to get into any details. We’re just going to evaluate him this afternoon as a precaution and then we’ll go from there. I’ll have more information for you guys.”

According to multiple reports, Legette had an MRI which revealed no fracture to his foot and is considered to be day-to-day. The Panthers have practice Monday and Tuesday morning before flying out for their first preseason game against the New England Patriots. With the injury happening so close to kickoff, it seems unlikely that he will play on Thursday night, but there's always a chance. Dave Canales will provide another update on his status this afternoon. Update: Canales confirmed that Legette will be unavailable for Thursday's game in New Engalnd.

The Panthers traded up into the final pick of the first round to select Legette after a stellar senior year at South Carolina. Last season, he caught 71 passes for 1,255 yards and seven touchdowns.

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