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Out of all the things that went wrong for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, one issue stood out a little more than the rest. Aside from Tetairoa McMillan, the Panthers still do not have any reliable pass-catchers.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 10

PFF dunks on Xavier Legette, doubts first-round value for Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers didn't have a 2024 first-round pick until they traded back up to the 32nd pick to grab Xavier Legette. They felt he could be Bryce Young's WR1, and they felt that he was good enough to warrant moving up so they could get him and lock in a possible fifth-year option.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 9

One of Bryce Young's biggest mistakes Sunday might've been Xavier Legette's fault, too

Out of all the players on the Carolina Panthers offense who struggled, Xavier Legette's day might've been the most harmful. His inability to stand firm against a smaller defender helped lead to one interception, and his failure to get his feet down in bounds on seemingly routine catches cost Carolina two big plays.

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The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 8

Xavier Legette said the Panthers were shocked after their Week 1 loss

If you were shocked by the Carolina Panthers' utterly dreadful opening game, you weren't alone. After an offseason of hype (as much hype as a five-win team that could win eight or so this year can have), the Panthers laid a complete egg on offense.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 4

Panthers WR Xavier Legette reveals reason why Adam Thielen wanted trade to Vikings

The Carolina Panthers pulled off one of the biggest pre-season trades around the NFL this year, sending veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen back to the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 21

NFC Notes: Xavier Legette, Spencer Rattler, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints

Buccaneers OT Tristan Wirfs has been dealing with a knee injury and could miss Week 1. Tampa Bay HC Todd Bowles said Wirfs won’t be placed on an injured

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20

Panthers’ Xavier Legette draws AJ Brown comp from star teammate

The Carolina Panthers contain an impressive receiving core. The Panthers used a first-round pick on a receiver in consecutive drafts and are aiming to build a competitive offense after years of miserable play.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 14

Xavier Legette, Tetairoa McMillan & Mike Jackson highlights from Panthers-Texans joint practice

The Carolina Panthers' wide receiver room just might be their deepest and strongest position group going into the 2025 season. You might never have known it based on what we saw Friday evening against the Cleveland Browns, though.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 14

Underrated Panthers weapon lands in spotlight of joint practice vs Texans

The Carolina Panthers are in Houston preparing to take on the Houston Texans this Saturday. It will be their second preseason outing after a blowout loss to the Cleveland Browns.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 13

Xavier Legette has high praise for Carolina Panthers’ wide receiver battle

Carolina Panthers’ wide receiver Xavier Legette wasn’t around very long on Friday night, ejected in the first quarter of the team’s 30-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 13

Dave Canales, Xavier Legette open up on WR’s costly ejection from preseason game

On the second series of the Carolina Panthers’ first preseason outing of 2025 on Friday night, quarterback Bryce Young and rookie wideout Tetairoa McMillan combined for a 30-yard completion.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 12

NFC Notes: Xavier Legette, Spencer Rattler, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said that the team wants to continue to get the ball in RB Sean Tucker‘s hands as much as possible. “Sean brings us another explosive runner,” Bowles said, via the team’s website.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 12

Insider: Panthers' 2025 X-Factor is not Bryce Young but someone else

If the opening preseason game made one thing clear, it's that the Carolina Panthers are toast without Bryce Young. The offense was so much better with him on the field than off it, as Young helped them score the only touchdown of the night in his two series.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Talk / August 12

Xavier Legette on ejection: I know I'm not supposed to do that

Panthers head coach Dave Canales said that the team wants to see better decisions from wide receiver Xavier Legette after Legette was ejected from the team's preseason game against the Browns for throwing punches at Browns safety Rayshawn Jenkins and the message seems to have found its target.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 11

NFC Notes: Xavier Legette, Tetairoa McMillan, Buccaneers, Panthers

Buccaneers RB Rachaad White has a groin injury and is being evaluated to determine how much time he’ll miss. (Rick Stroud) Panthers WR Xavier Legette was ejected for fighting with Browns S Rayshawn Jenkins, after the two players exchanged blows while HC Dave Canales watched from close by.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 11

Panthers WR Xavier Legette explains his side of fight with Browns safety

It didn't take long for there to be some fireworks in the Carolina Panthers' preseason, although it may have arrived in a much different fashion than what everyone was expecting.

Carolina Panthers News / Total Apex Sports / August 9

Carolina Panthers Head Coach Doesn’t Hold Back His Thoughts On Xavier Legette Ejection

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette experienced a night to forget during the team’s preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns. Rather than making his mark with explosive catches or decisive plays, Legette found himself ejected after exchanging punches with Browns cornerback Rayshawn Mitchell.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 9

Tetairoa McMillan breaks down Xavier Legette’s hands after fight vs. Browns

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is giving his opinion about the boxing technique of one of his teammates. Panthers wideout Xavier Legette was ejected from the team’s Friday night preseason game against the Cleveland Browns.

NFL News / Field Level Media / August 9

Massive fight during Panthers-Browns game results in multiple ejections

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette didn't figure to be in for a long night in his team's first preseason game on Friday night. Turns out it was much shorter than anticipated.

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Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Xavier Legette Dives Into Mud to Help Friend in Need

When Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette saw a friend stranded knee-deep in off-road trouble, he didn’t hesitate. There was no crowd, no stadium lights, just mud, water, and loyalty.

NFL News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / July 1

Watch: Former Gamecocks Deebo Samuel Sr. and Xavier Legette Work Out Together Ahead of 2025 NFL Season

As the 2025 NFL season gets closer to kickoff, former Gamecocks Xavier Legette and Deebo Samuel Sr. link up for a workout before training camp begins. The Carolina Panthers traded up in the first round (32nd overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft to select South Carolina's Xavier Legette.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Panthers Wide Receiver Xavier Legette Stuns in Acting Debut

Most second-year wide receivers focus on route trees, film study, and perfecting their release. But Xavier Legette? He just added “music video heartthrob” to his growing résumé.

Carolina Panthers News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / June 5

Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette Appears on Cover of GloRilla’s Latest Single

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette has been featured on the cover art of rapper GloRilla's latest single. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette may be one of the franchise's most promising young talents on the field.