Xavier Legette: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 26

Xavier Legette’s Future to Remain in Carolina For Now, NFL Insider Claims

The best way to describe the second season for Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette is forgettable. Legette never really found his groove throughout the year, and his numbers dipped from what was realistically a mediocre rookie campaign as well.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 26

3 Options for Panthers' Rumored Interest in 'Fast, Shifty' Wide Receiver

The Carolina Panthers have a few big-bodied receivers on the roster. Tetairoa McMillan is 6'4", Xavier Legette is 6'3", and Jalen Coker is as well. They've got the size that few teams can rival.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 23

Panthers Have 'Full Faith' in Xavier Legette For No Apparent Reason

Through two full seasons, Xavier Legette has not recorded 100 total catches or 1,000 total yards. He has just seven touchdowns in 31 games. For comparison, rookie Tetairoa McMillan has over 1,000 yards and seven TDs in one season.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 23

Insider Compares Xavier Legette to Failed Panthers WR, Predicts Trade

The Carolina Panthers know a thing or two about bad wide receivers. They've had their fair share of them over the years, especially in the Bryce Young era.

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NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 22

The Panthers Should Call the Bills for a Rare Wide Receiver Swap

The Carolina Panthers traded with the Buffalo Bills in the 2024 NFL draft, swapping a few picks to essentially flip the Panthers from the 33rd pick to the 32nd, the final one in the first round.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / January 22

ESPN thinks the Carolina Panthers could trade a former first round draft pick during the offseason

The Carolina Panthers' top objective this offseason is obvious -- make the necessary improvements to get this team past the first round of the playoffs.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 16

Panthers GM's comments imply he's unwilling to make crucial move

In most cases, it's perfectly fine to move on from something even if you invested in it heavily. To continue trying and failing to make it work because of the investment is the sunk cost fallacy.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 14

4 trade destinations for Xavier Legette if Panthers decide to move on

It's probably time for the Carolina Panthers to move on from Xavier Legette. He's been a disaster, and he continues to slide down the depth chart. He's WR3 now, but it wouldn't be a shock if he continued to slide.

Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

Panthers Could Trade First-Round Bust After Heartbreaking Loss

The Carolina Panthers lost a heartbreaker to the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, and this finish could lead to an offseason Xavier Legette trade. Selected

Carolina Panthers News / The Spun / January 10

Carolina Panthers Player Rides Horse To Wild Card Playoff Game

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette showed up in style for this Saturday's playoff showdown with the Los Angeles Rams. The Panthers and Rams met back on November 30 in Charlotte.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 3

Xavier Legette continues to look like a massive bust in crucial Panthers game

The Carolina Panthers traded back into the first round in 2024 to get Xavier Legette. After trading the farm to get Bryce Young in 2023, they decided to sneak back into the first round to try and get him a legitimate weapon.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 1

NFC Notes: Tyler Shough, Xavier Legette, Falcons, Panthers, Saints

Falcons HC Raheem Morris said he wouldn’t have handled the quarterback position differently this season. Atlanta was 3-7 before Michael Penix Jr. was lost for the season, and has gone 4-2 since veteran Kirk Cousins regained the starting gig: “No.

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Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 19

NFC Notes: Xavier Legette, Michael Penix, Bryce Young, Falcons, Panthers

Last week, Falcons QB Michael Penix was asked where he goes for advice, but didn’t mention the team’s coaching staff. This led to some reporters raising eyebrows, with HC Raheem Morris feeling that the media is looking for any flaw they can find in Penix’s comments.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 2

Injury bug won't leave Panthers alone, bites Rico Dowdle, Xavier Legette

The Carolina Panthers just can't stay healthy. One player returns, and two more go down after him. Last week, the Panthers lost an incomprehensible amount of players.

Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / October 22

Why Xavier Legette Is Ready to Breakout With New Panthers QB

The Carolina Panthers may not have expected their offense to look revitalized the moment Andy Dalton re-entered the lineup, but Sunday’s win over the Jets hinted at something bigger.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 21

Improving Xavier Legette may be Panthers' new WR1 with Bryce Young sidelined

Dave Canales’s team suddenly finds itself one game behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South. A lot has changed over the past few days. The Carolina Panthers won their third straight game on Sunday, while Baker Mayfield and company took it on the chinstrap Monday night at Detroit.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 17

Ryan Clark shares savage remark on lagging Panthers WR Xavier Legette

The Carolina Panthers have not seen much production out of Xavier Legette so far. They traded up (albeit only a few picks) to get him in the first round in 2024, but he's done nothing to remotely justify the decision.

Carolina Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12

ESPN reporter issues an apology for his ‘hurtful’ question to Xavier Legette

ESPN’s David Newton is issuing an apology after sparking backlash with the question that he asked during a media scrum this week. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette was speaking with reporters on Thursday ahead of Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 10

ESPN Reporter Apologizes for 'Hurtful' Question About Panthers Player's Dad

Xavier Legette and the Carolina Panthers are getting ready for a Week 6 showdown against the Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte this

Carolina Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15

Panthers WR makes NFL history with insanely bad stat line

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette made NFL history for the wrong reason during his team’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Legette had just one catch in the Panthers’ 27-22 loss to the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

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.

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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