Panthers' Xavier Legette: Just two targets vs. Dallas
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Legette caught both of his targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Cowboys.
Since returning from injury in Carolina's Week 5 win over the Dolphins, Legette has been targeted just five times, catching four passes for 42 yards and a touchdown over the team's last two games. He was outpaced by rookie wideouts Tetairoa McMillan (3-39-2) and Jimmy Horn (2-36-0), finishing sixth on the team in receiving yards during Sunday's victory. Although the second-year pro continues to operate as the Panthers' No. 2 wide receiver, his involvement has been limited, with most of the team's offensive production coming from McMillan and Rico Dowdle. Legette draws another great matchup in Week 7 against a struggling Jets defense, but he's still unlikely to make a meaningful fantasy impact.
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Panthers' Xavier Legette: Resumes practicing in full
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Legette (hamstring) was a full participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.
Legette looks set to return from his two-game absence and take the field Sunday versus the Dolphins. Head coach Dave Canales confirmed as much, saying Wednesday that "we are getting [Legette] back" for Week 5. The second-year pro drew 15 combined targets across Carolina's first two regular-season games but was tremendously unproductive with those opportunities, totaling just eight receiving yards. He'll rejoin Tetairoa McMillan and Hunter Renfrow as a starter in three-wide sets versus Miami and look to display better chemistry with quarterback Bryce Young.
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Panthers' Xavier Legette: Labeled day-to-day
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Panthers coach Dave Canales said Monday that Legette (hamstring) is day-to-day, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Legette has missed back-to-back games and was unable to practice in any capacity en route to being ruled out for Week 4, but it appears he has a better chance to return Week 5 to take on the Dolphins on Sunday, Oct. 5. Across two regular-season appearances so far, the 2024 first-round pick has secured just four of 15 targets for eight yards.
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Panthers' Xavier Legette: Out Sunday
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Legette (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the Patriots.
Legette, who was unable to practice this week, thus will target a potential return to action Sunday, Oct. 5 against the Dolphins. In Legette's absence this weekend, David Moore, Hunter Renfrow and Brycen Tremayne are candidates to see added Week 4 snaps alongside fellow WR Tetairoa McMillan (calf, questionable).
Legette (hamstring) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice.
Legette got in a trio of limited practices last week with the hamstring issue but was ultimately inactive for Week 3 against the Falcons. He's now logging DNPs this week, and it's unclear if he experience some sort of setback with the hamstring. David Moore played a position-high 97 percent of the offensive snaps last Sunday versus Atlanta and would be in line for increased reps again if Legette is unable to play.
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Panthers' Xavier Legette: Missing practice Wednesday
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Legette (hamstring) is not participating in the early portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Legette sat out Carolina's blowout win over the Falcons in Week 3, but ahead of the contest he had logged a trio of limited practices. By comparison, his lack of participation Wednesday seems to represent a step in the wrong direction. The second-year pro will have two more chances to get back on the practice field before Sunday's road matchup against New England.
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Panthers' Xavier Legette: Sitting out in Week 3
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Legette (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Legette earned significant snap shares (78 and 80 percent) in the first two games of the season, but his combined line of 4-8-0 on 15 targets to date doesn't reflect that fact. He then was limited in practice during Week 3 prep due to a hamstring issue that will sideline him Sunday. In Legette's stead, David Moore is expected to start alongside top WR Tetairoa McMillan, while Hunter Renfrow, Brycen Tremayne and Dalevon Campbell will be the other available options at the position.
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Panthers' Xavier Legette: Questionable for Week 3
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Legette (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina.
Legette was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday, never quite progressing to full. Brycen Tremayne was Carolina's No. 4 receiver last week, but David Moore and Jimmy Horn also could help fill the gap if Legette ends up inactive ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday. Given his poor form the past two weeks, Legette's absence wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing for the Carolina offense.
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Panthers' Xavier Legette: Disappoints in Week 2
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Legette caught one of eight targets for minus-2 yards in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals.
The second-year wideout has managed just four receptions for eight yards through two games this season, a concerning start considering the Panthers attempted 90 passes over that span. However, there's still reason for optimism regarding Legette's season-long fantasy output, as his 15 targets tie Hunter Renfrow for the second-most on the team. Legette will look to turn that volume into production in a divisional matchup against the Falcons in Week 3.
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Panthers' Xavier Legette: Sleeper WRs
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Adam Thielen was traded to Minnesota, and Jalen Coker (quadriceps) is out for the first four weeks of the season. This gives Legette and Hunter Renfrow the chance to step up opposite Tetairoa McMillan and make plays for Bryce Young. It wouldn't surprise me if Renfrow has more targets and catches than Legette since Renfrow will line up in the slot. But Legette, hopefully, has more upside. In deeper leagues, both Legette and Renfrow are worth using as No. 3 Fantasy receivers or flex options.
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Panthers' Xavier Legette: Catches three passes vs. Falcons
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Legette caught three of his five targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 44-38 overtime win over the Falcons.
Legette was limited while playing through wrist and hip injuries in Sunday's game, finishing fourth among Panthers wide receivers in offensive snaps played (28). Despite the limited playing time, the 2024 first-round pick from South Carolina was somewhat productive, recording 30 or more receiving yards for the 10th time in his rookie campaign. With the Panthers out of playoff contention, Legette concluded his first pro season with 49 receptions for 497 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games, ranking seventh in receiving yards among rookies in Carolina's history.
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Panthers' Xavier Legette: Logs limited practice Thursday
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Legette (hip/wrist) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
One day removed from logging a full practice Wednesday, Legette took a step back in activity level, but it may be maintenance related, as he's tending to a hip issue for a third consecutive week. After sitting out Week 16 against the Cardinals, he returned to action this past Sunday at Tampa Bay, hauling in five of nine targets for 28 yards on a 68 percent snap share. Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not Legette carries a designation into the weekend ahead of Sunday's game in Atlanta.
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Panthers' Xavier Legette: Five catches in return
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Legette brought in five of nine targets for 28 yards in the Panthers' 48-14 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Legette made his return from a one-game absence due to hip and wrist injuries and finished tied for the team lead in receptions while also setting the pace in targets. However, the rookie could do little with his five catches, his highest total since Week 4. Legette will aim to close out his first NFL campaign by exploiting the vulnerabilities of an inconsistent Falcons secondary on the road in Week 18.
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Panthers' Xavier Legette: Good to go for Week 17
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Legette (hip/wrist) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Legette sat out the Panthers' Week 16 win over the Cardinals with the pair of injuries, but he demonstrated major progress in his recovery this week, as he was listed as a limited participant for all three of the team's practices. Though he still took a questionable tag into the weekend, all signs pointed to Legette playing Sunday, and his availability has now been confirmed. Expect Legette to recapture a regular spot in a four-man rotation at receiver that includes Adam Thielen, Jalen Coker and David Moore.
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Panthers' Xavier Legette: Looking likely to return in Week 17
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Legette (hip/wrist), who is listed questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Legette missed his first game of the season in last Sunday's win over Arizona, but he appears to be trending in the right direction toward a return after logging limited practice sessions both Thursday and Friday. The rookie wideout has been inconsistent throughout the campaign, but his presence would boost a Panthers wideout corps that lacks depth. If Legette does play Sunday, Jalen Coker would likely slide back to the No. 3 wideout role, while David Moore could be on the field less often after logging 89 percent of Carolina's offensive snaps in Week 16.
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Panthers' Xavier Legette: Questionable for Week 17
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Legette (hip/wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest at Tampa Bay.
Legette was a full participant at Tuesday's "half speed" practice, which was reflected on Wednesday's injury report. Having said that, he followed it up with back-to-back limited sessions to end Week 17 prep, leaving a cloud over his availability for Sunday. Coach Dave Canales told David Newton of ESPN.com on Friday that Legette and other questionable Panthers are expected to play this weekend, but that won't be confirmed, one way or another, until approximately 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Panthers' Xavier Legette: Not playing in Week 16
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Legette (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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.
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Panthers' Xavier Legette: No practice Wednesday
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Legette (hip) didn't practice Wednesday.
Legette made an early exit from this past Sunday's loss to the Cowboys due to a groin injury, but his injury has been reclassified as a hip issue on the Panthers' first Week 16 injury report. Head 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 the wideout's lack of on-field work Wednesday isn't a surprise. Considering Canales' comments, the Panthers seem likely to rule out Legette for the Week 16 contest on Friday.
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Panthers' Xavier Legette: Struggles with drops in Week 14
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Legette caught two of eight targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles.
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. 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.
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Panthers' Xavier Legette: Gaining momentum
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Legette caught four of his eight targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the Buccaneers.
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 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'll try to continue improving as the Panthers travel to Philadelphia in Week 14.
