Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hamstring) is back in action for the Week 5 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Legette will return this weekend after a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury. The targets have been there for Legette, but the 24-year-old has been unable to make an impact. Through two games, Legette has hauled in four of his 15 targets for eight yards this season. The Panthers offense isn't having much success right now. Legette clearly needs to build more chemistry with quarterback Bryce Young. Legette is worth a stash in certain formats, but isn't worth a start for Week 5.
Oct 3, 2025 6:34 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hamstring) logged a full practice on Wednesday after missing the past two games. Legette injured his hamstring in Week 2 against the Cardinals and has not practiced since then. He now appears set to return from his multi-week absence and reclaim his spot as one of the team's starting receivers. It hasn't been the best start to the season for the second-year wideout, catching just four of his 15 targets on the season for 8 yards. He'll look to turn things around and help lift a Carolina offense that has not gotten off the ground yet. He is best left on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues as he gets set to return in Week 6.
Oct 1, 2025 6:14 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hamstring) remains day-to-day, according to David Newton of ESPN. Legette picked up a hamstring injury in Week 2 and hasn't played since. With Legette banged up and Jalen Coker (quadriceps) still week-to-week and not particularly close to returning from Injured Reserve, the Panthers are looking forward to getting rookie Jimmy Horn Jr. involved going forward. The 24-year-old Legette was unable to practice at all last week, although he could have a shot at returning for a Week 5 matchup against the Miami Dolphins if he gets back on the field this week. The Panthers need all the help they can get in the passing attack behind rookie first-rounder Tetairoa McMillan, who has been the only consistent target for quarterback Bryce Young. Legette has caught only four of his 15 targets in two games for eight yards. He should be on the waiver wire in 12-team leagues.
Sep 29, 2025 11:18 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hamstring) has officially been ruled out for the Week 4 road tilt against the New England Patriots on Sunday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. It will be the second straight game that Legette will miss after he was unable to practice at all this week. He will need to get back on the practice field next week if he wants to return for a Week 5 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Rookie first-rounder Tetairoa McMillan (calf) is also questionable this weekend, so the Panthers could be pretty thin at wideout. Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) will also miss multiple weeks with a high-ankle sprain. It's setting up nicely for New England's defense in this one. With Legette out, Hunter Renfrow, David Moore, and Brycen Tremayne will battle for additional snaps and targets. Renfrow would be worth a look as a sleeper, but probably only if McMillan is out as well.
Sep 26, 2025 1:06 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hamstring) was limited during Thursday's session, working off to the side without pads as his Week 4 status against the New England Patriots remains uncertain. The second-year wideout has had a tough start to the season, managing just four receptions for eight yards on 15 targets through three games. If Legette is unable to suit up, rookie Tetairoa McMillan should continue operating as Bryce Young's top target and will have a chance to build on his strong start to the season. Veteran slot receiver Hunter Renfrow could also see a bump in usage, making him a deeper-league option if Legette is forced to miss time. Fantasy managers should monitor Legette's status heading into the weekend, but his limited production so far suggests he's best left on benches until he proves healthy and more involved.
Sep 25, 2025 2:20 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday's practice after already sitting out the team's Week 3 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The second-year receiver was expected to take on a bigger role in Carolina's passing attack following the preseason trade of Adam Thielen, but he has struggled to make an impact early. Through two games, Legette has caught just four of 15 targets for a mere eight yards, raising concerns about his efficiency and reliability. In his absence, rookie Tetairoa McMillan, tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders, and veteran Hunter Renfrow have carried the bulk of the workload in the aerial game. If Legette remains sidelined for Week 4, Renfrow could see another bump in opportunities and emerge as a sneaky waiver wire pickup in PPR fantasy leagues.
Sep 24, 2025 2:35 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hamstring) is listed as inactive for Sunday's contest against the Atlanta Falcons. Legette was listed as a limited participant throughout the team's practices this week but was unable to progress enough to suit up. Managers should continue to monitor his status as the team prepares for their Week 4 contest against the New England Patriots. Through the first two games of the season, Legette has been given a lead role in the offense but has been unable to find much success. Legette has been targeted 15 times but has only been able to catch four of them for a mere eight yards. With Legette missing this contest, fantasy managers should expect rookie wideout Tetaiora McMillan and veteran wideout Hunter Renfrow to lead the offense.
Sep 21, 2025 11:54 AM EST
The Carolina Panthers coaching staff still views wide receiver Xavier Legette as a contributor in the offense despite his slow start. Head coach Dave Canales noted that "This is a guy I truly believe in because of the way he's wired, the way he works at it, the way he continues to train," and "It's a matter of finding opportunities." Through the first two weeks, the former 32nd overall pick from the 2024 NFL Draft has caught just four of 15 targets for a mere eight yards. Legette has continued to see a starting role with Jalen Coker (quadriceps) on the IR but has yet to deliver. In addition, the wideout carries a questionable tag into Week 3's contest due to a hamstring injury. Even if he were to play, Legette carries high risk as a low-end flex option, given his minimal production this season.
Sep 20, 2025 8:56 AM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hamstring) has been labeled as questionable to play in a Week 3 divisional tilt against the visiting Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, according to David Newton of ESPN. Legette came down with some hamstring soreness in Wednesday's practice and was shut down. The 24-year-old was limited on both Wednesday and Thursday. Even if he's cleared to play this weekend, fantasy managers should not be compelled to use him in their starting lineups after catching only four of his 15 targets for eight yards in the first two games of the season. Legette is going to continue to be involved in Carolina's passing attack, but he could quickly become the WR3 in a suspect offense after Hunter Renfrow found the end zone twice in last week's loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Rookie Jimmy Horn Jr. or David Moore will see more snaps as the WR3 on Sunday if Legette is ruled out.
Sep 19, 2025 12:59 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hamstring) was limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday, according to Sheena Quick of FOX Sports. Legette came down with some hamstring soreness on Wednesday and was shut down, but the fact that he was able to participate at all on Thursday gives him a chance to play in Week 3 against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. However, Legette may need a full practice on Friday to avoid going into Sunday with a questionable tag. Despite playing in 81 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 2 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, Legette caught just one of his eight targets for a loss of two yards. Now dealing with an injury, the 24-year-old cannot be considered a very attractive flex play in fantasy lineups going into this weekend against Atlanta if he ends up playing.
Sep 18, 2025 3:47 PM EST
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said that wide receiver Xavier Legette (hamstring) had some hamstring soreness "kind of pop up" after individual drills in practice on Wednesday, so the team shut him down. Per the team's official website, Legette was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice report. However, if the 24-year-old is held out of practice on Thursday, he'll be in real danger of having to miss the Week 3 divisional meeting with the Atlanta Falcons this weekend. The 24-year-old had eight targets in the Week 2 loss to the Arizona Cardinals but caught just one pass for a two-yard loss. He had three grabs on seven targets for 10 yards in the season-opening loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The volume has been there, but the efficiency hasn't been for Legette and quarterback Bryce Young. If Legette is out this Sunday, Hunter Renfrow, who caught two TD passes in Week 2, will be more involved again with Jalen Coker (quadriceps) on Injured Reserve.
Sep 17, 2025 6:11 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette was ejected from Friday's preseason game against the Cleveland Browns after a first-quarter altercation. The 24-year-old did not record any catches or targets before being thrown out of the 30-10 loss. Legette was a first-round pick in last year's draft, with a rookie stat line of 49-49-4 on 84 targets. Panthers head coach Dave Canales acknowledged that while the play was physical, Legette's response was a liability. "You can't do that... both guys got ejected, rightfully so," Canales said, per Darin Gantt of panthers.com. The incident occurred while Legette was downfield blocking and got tangled up with Browns cornerback Rayshawn Mitchell. RotoBaller projects Legette as WR69 with a slight uptick in catches, yards, and TDs this season. He is most likely to be behind rookie stud Tetairoa McMillan and veteran Adam Thielen in targets. Still, he could emerge as an upside WR4/5 if anything happens to Thielen as the season progresses.
Aug 9, 2025 3:36 PM EST
The Athletic's Joseph Person writes that Carolina Panthers second-year wide receiver Xavier Legette should see improved production in 2025 as quarterback Bryce Young develops and rookie first-round receiver Tetairoa McMillan draws coverage his way. Legette had 49 catches for 497 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games (13 starts) after going 32nd overall in last year's draft out of South Carolina. It was a disappointment for the 24-year-old, but as Person points out, Legette didn't become a full-time starter in college until his fifth season. His eight drops put him among the leaders in that category. the 6-foot-3, 227-pounder has a big, chiseled frame and could make strides this year as long as Young continues to improve as well. There will be plenty of competition for targets in Carolina, though, so RotoBaller has Legette ranked as the No. 64 wideout.
Jul 14, 2025 2:30 PM EST
At the Annual League Meeting on Tuesday, Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales compared wide receiver Xavier Legette to Pittsburgh Steelers wideout DK Metcalf. The Panthers reportedly checked in on Metcalf before the Seahawks traded him to Pittsburgh, but Carolina's head coach touted one of his own when asked about him. "I think we got that guy," Canales said, "I think it's Xavier." The 24-year-old flashed in 2024 but was mostly underwhelming and struggled with drops (eight on 81 targets). However, Canales believes we could see big things from Legette with an entire offseason under his belt. He also noted the second-year wideout's work ethic. "You can't get him out of the building. He's there early and late...he's doing all the right things, and with the hard work, it will pay off." The South Carolina native has a bit to go before he's fantasy-relevant, but the vote of confidence from his head coach is encouraging. He sits favorably on the team's depth chart for now, but that could change later this month after the draft.
Apr 1, 2025 8:02 PM EST
The Charlotte Observer's Xavier Legette (foot) avoided wrist surgery but did have foot surgery this offseason, according to general manager Dan Morgan. Legette played through a foot injury in his first year in the NFL in 2024, which likely played a part in his disappointing showing. After the Panthers selected him 32nd overall out of South Carolina, the 24-year-old struggled to get on the same page with second-year quarterback and caught only 49 of his 84 targets for 497 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games (13 starts). Legette may be forced to miss organized team activities this spring, but he should be fully recovered from his foot surgery in time for the start of training camp this summer. He'll be looking to make a jump in Year 2 in Carolina, but the likely return of veteran Adam Thielen (he was contemplating retirement) could make things more difficult for the former first-rounder.
Feb 25, 2025 10:25 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hip, wrist) is officially active for Sunday's Week 18 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. The rookie had been listed as questionable after finishing last week with back-to-back limited practices. Legette has appeared in 15 contests this season, catching 46 passes for 467 yards and four touchdowns. He typically operates as the No. 2 receiver behind Adam Thielen, and last week, he led the team with nine targets. He should remain heavily involved on Sunday afternoon, but the Panthers' subpar offensive production leaves the rookie pass-catcher as a low-end WR3/FLEX option, at best.
Jan 5, 2025 12:07 PM EST
According to the team, Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette (hip/wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons. The rookie wideout opened the week as a full participant on Wednesday but was downgraded to a limited participant on Thursday and Friday, which caused him to carry a questionable tag. The 23-year-old missed their Week 16 contest with these same injuries but was able to suit up last weekend. In Week 17, the South Carolina Product caught five of his nine targets for just 28 yards. If Legette can turn the corner in time for Sunday, he would slot in as the No.2 WR on the team, behind Adam Thielen. Fantasy managers should view him as a risky flex option, as he has not scored double-digit PPR points over his past five games despite seeing 6.8 targets per game.
Jan 3, 2025 1:09 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hip, wrist) was limited during practice on Thursday. The rookie had been a full participant on Wednesday, so this latest update does raise some concerns about his availability for Week 18. The 23-year-old has caught 46 passes for 467 yards and four touchdowns while operating behind Adam Thielen this season. He continues to lose some targets to Jalen Coker and David Moore, but he remains an intriguing dynasty target as he wraps up a solid first campaign in the NFL. In the short term, Legette's status for Week 18 remains up in the air, but we should get more clarity on his status when the Panthers release their Friday injury report.
Jan 3, 2025 12:24 AM EST
According to David Newton of ESPN, Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette (hip/wrist) was a full participant during Wednesday's initial practice session. Legette sat out during Week 16 and was listed as questionable for Week 17 but was able to suit up. In this game, the rookie wideout brought in five of his nine targets for 28 yards. During Weeks 1 through 15, Legette saw an average of 5.0 targets per game while tallying 31.4 yards per game. However, during Weeks 4 through 10, Legette found the end zone four times. Fantasy managers should monitor his status during the week in case he faces a setback. However, he should be slated to operate as the No.2 wideout in their final game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Jan 1, 2025 2:39 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette caught five of his nine targets for just 28 yards during Sunday's Week 17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The rookie receiver returned from a one-week absence to lead the Panthers in targets and receptions, but his yardage output was relatively disappointing. Legette also played just 68.1 percent of the offensive snaps, which is lower than usual but could just be a reflection of the Panthers being cautious in his first game back from injury. Moving forward, Legette should be able to establish himself as Carolina's No. 2 receiver behind Adam Thielen, but that doesn't mean he won't occasionally be out-played by the likes of Jalen Coker and David Moore. Heading into Week 18 against the Atlanta Falcons, Legette ranks as a WR4.
Dec 30, 2024 12:00 AM EST
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