2 months ago
Entering the summer, wide receiver John Metchie III was far from a lock to make the Carolina Panthers' initial 53-man roster. But now, it feels like he may be angling for more than just a spot on the program.
Bleacher Report's Moe Moton named the biggest winners and losers from Week 2 of the preseason. Metchie was listed amongst the former group following his productive performance in Carolina's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday night.
And with fellow wideout Xavier Legette currently dealing with an ankle injury, Moton opines that Metchie could even crack the starting lineup come September:
If Legette's injury lingers, Metchie could carve out a role in three-receiver sets alongside 2025 Offensive Rookie of the Year Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen ***** er. Because of the Panthers' injuries at the position, he's almost certain to make the roster after signing a one-year, $1.9 million deal in March.
That didn't seem like a realistic prospect when training camp began, as Metchie was one of a handful of receivers competing for the backend of a relatively crowded room. But the setback to Legette, as well as to 2026 third-round pick Chris Brazzell II, may breed some opportunity for the former second-round pick.
#year #receiver #former
Bleacher Report's Moe Moton named the biggest winners and losers from Week 2 of the preseason. Metchie was listed amongst the former group following his productive performance in Carolina's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday night.
And with fellow wideout Xavier Legette currently dealing with an ankle injury, Moton opines that Metchie could even crack the starting lineup come September:
If Legette's injury lingers, Metchie could carve out a role in three-receiver sets alongside 2025 Offensive Rookie of the Year Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen ***** er. Because of the Panthers' injuries at the position, he's almost certain to make the roster after signing a one-year, $1.9 million deal in March.
That didn't seem like a realistic prospect when training camp began, as Metchie was one of a handful of receivers competing for the backend of a relatively crowded room. But the setback to Legette, as well as to 2026 third-round pick Chris Brazzell II, may breed some opportunity for the former second-round pick.
#year #receiver #former
2 months ago
Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette missed Friday night's preseason game with what head coach Dave Canales described as a foot and ankle injury.
Legette had his ankle rolled up on in practice on Wednesday, and Canales said the Panthers don't know definitively how much time he'll miss.
"He got his ankle twisted up, he has some soreness in his foot, so we evaluated him," Canales said. "Right now we're going to get him back going little by little. Hopefully we'll see him at the end of this week, but I can't tell you exactly when he'll be back, but we'll just have to take it day by day and go with whatever is happening in his foot."
The Panthers took Legette in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, and through two seasons he's been a disappointment, with just 84 catches for 860 yards and seven touchdowns in 31 games. Legette acknowledged in June that he can't have another year like he had last year. To have a better year, Legette needs to get healthy and stay healthy.
#back #little
Legette had his ankle rolled up on in practice on Wednesday, and Canales said the Panthers don't know definitively how much time he'll miss.
"He got his ankle twisted up, he has some soreness in his foot, so we evaluated him," Canales said. "Right now we're going to get him back going little by little. Hopefully we'll see him at the end of this week, but I can't tell you exactly when he'll be back, but we'll just have to take it day by day and go with whatever is happening in his foot."
The Panthers took Legette in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, and through two seasons he's been a disappointment, with just 84 catches for 860 yards and seven touchdowns in 31 games. Legette acknowledged in June that he can't have another year like he had last year. To have a better year, Legette needs to get healthy and stay healthy.
#back #little
2 months ago
For the second straight preseason contest, the Carolina Panthers decided to roll out their starters for a little action. But not all of the first-stringers got out on the field at EverBank Stadium on Friday.
Outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips, inside linebacker Devin Lloyd and wide receiver Xavier Legette were among the 12 Panthers who were ruled out prior to kickoff against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Dave Canales, following his team's 34-17 win, would explain why.
"There were a few guys who had some soreness. We were gonna be sensitive with some of those guys—particularly Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd," Canales told reporters. "Felt great finishing after the [joint] practice, but had a couple of other things sore. We just decided to hold them out."
Canales was then asked about Legette—who, along with his civilians, was sporting a boot on his right foot.
"He got his ankle twisted up. He has some soreness in his foot," he replied. "So, we evaluated him. Right now, we're just gonna get him back going little by little. And hopefully, we'll see him at the end of this week.
#lloyd #legette
Outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips, inside linebacker Devin Lloyd and wide receiver Xavier Legette were among the 12 Panthers who were ruled out prior to kickoff against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Dave Canales, following his team's 34-17 win, would explain why.
"There were a few guys who had some soreness. We were gonna be sensitive with some of those guys—particularly Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd," Canales told reporters. "Felt great finishing after the [joint] practice, but had a couple of other things sore. We just decided to hold them out."
Canales was then asked about Legette—who, along with his civilians, was sporting a boot on his right foot.
"He got his ankle twisted up. He has some soreness in his foot," he replied. "So, we evaluated him. Right now, we're just gonna get him back going little by little. And hopefully, we'll see him at the end of this week.
#lloyd #legette
2 months ago
Wide receiver Xavier Legette wasn't the only Carolina Panthers pass catcher who made an early exit from practice on Tuesday.
Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders also had his day ended before the final whistle of this morning's training camp session. Sanders, per head coach Dave Canales, is being evaluated for what appeared to be an ankle injury.
"Yeah, it looked like an ankle—and he wasn't able to finish," Canales told reporters afterwards. "But he had a great day. So we'll evaluate him and see where he's at."
Sanders is entering his third NFL campaign. His second season saw him amass 29 receptions for 190 yards and a touchdown—down from his 33 catches and 342 yards as a rookie in 2024.
His fellow 2024 draftee in Legette, fortunately, was cleared of a concussion following his departure from the workout. Legette, who was carted off during seven-on-seven drills, fell down hard on his head and back while attempting a catch in the back of the end zone.
#canales #ankle #down #seven
Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders also had his day ended before the final whistle of this morning's training camp session. Sanders, per head coach Dave Canales, is being evaluated for what appeared to be an ankle injury.
"Yeah, it looked like an ankle—and he wasn't able to finish," Canales told reporters afterwards. "But he had a great day. So we'll evaluate him and see where he's at."
Sanders is entering his third NFL campaign. His second season saw him amass 29 receptions for 190 yards and a touchdown—down from his 33 catches and 342 yards as a rookie in 2024.
His fellow 2024 draftee in Legette, fortunately, was cleared of a concussion following his departure from the workout. Legette, who was carted off during seven-on-seven drills, fell down hard on his head and back while attempting a catch in the back of the end zone.
#canales #ankle #down #seven
2 months ago
Carolina Panthers 2024 first-round draft pick Xavier Legette was carted off the field on Tuesday with an upper-body injury.
Panthers coach Dave Canales is expected to address the exact nature of the wide receiver's injury after practice.
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Legette was trying to make a catch in the corner of the end zone when he came down hard on the back of his head. Trainers rushed to his side and Legette was later seen wiggling his fingers in the air in front of trainers before boarding a cart.
Players shook Legette's right hand before he was taken into the locker room.
#panthers #tuesday #dave #LUKE
Panthers coach Dave Canales is expected to address the exact nature of the wide receiver's injury after practice.
ALSO READ: Panthers scout recalls recognizing Luke Kuechly's greatness before upcoming NFL Hall of Fame honor
Legette was trying to make a catch in the corner of the end zone when he came down hard on the back of his head. Trainers rushed to his side and Legette was later seen wiggling his fingers in the air in front of trainers before boarding a cart.
Players shook Legette's right hand before he was taken into the locker room.
#panthers #tuesday #dave #LUKE
2 months ago
One of Carolina's key offensive players had an injury scare during Tuesday's practice, but should be OK sooner than later.
Head coach Dave Canales told reporters in his press conference that receiver Xavier Legette appeared to have suffered a stinger on a rough landing after making a catch during the session.
"Made a really nice play, high pointed it … came down really hard," Canales said. "Went in, evaluated him, cleared him of a concussion. But it looks like a stinger, so we're going to evaluate him more over the next day or so and make sure he's in the right spot.
"He wouldn't be playing in this game, but we have a nice little window to get him turned around and just see where he's at."
The Panthers are playing the Hall of Fame Game against the Cardinals on Thursday night, with their following practice slated for Sunday.
#canales #stinger #nice #xavier
Head coach Dave Canales told reporters in his press conference that receiver Xavier Legette appeared to have suffered a stinger on a rough landing after making a catch during the session.
"Made a really nice play, high pointed it … came down really hard," Canales said. "Went in, evaluated him, cleared him of a concussion. But it looks like a stinger, so we're going to evaluate him more over the next day or so and make sure he's in the right spot.
"He wouldn't be playing in this game, but we have a nice little window to get him turned around and just see where he's at."
The Panthers are playing the Hall of Fame Game against the Cardinals on Thursday night, with their following practice slated for Sunday.
#canales #stinger #nice #xavier
2 months ago
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers 2024 first-round draft pick Xavier Legette was carted off the field on Tuesday with an upper body injury.
Panthers coach Dave Canales is expected to address the exact nature of the wide receiver's injury after practice.
Legette was trying to make a catch in the corner of the end zone when he came down hard on the back of his head. Trainers rushed to his side and Legette was later seen wiggling his fingers in the air in front of trainers before boarding a cart.
Players shook Legette's right hand before he was taken into the locker room.
The Panthers have already lost wide receiver Chris Brazzell, their third-round pick from Tennessee, for the season to a torn LCL injury. Legette, who lost his starting job last season to Jalen **** er, and Brazell were expected to battle for the team's No. 3 wide receiver spot behind **** er and last year's NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Tetairoa McMillan.
#wide #expected
Panthers coach Dave Canales is expected to address the exact nature of the wide receiver's injury after practice.
Legette was trying to make a catch in the corner of the end zone when he came down hard on the back of his head. Trainers rushed to his side and Legette was later seen wiggling his fingers in the air in front of trainers before boarding a cart.
Players shook Legette's right hand before he was taken into the locker room.
The Panthers have already lost wide receiver Chris Brazzell, their third-round pick from Tennessee, for the season to a torn LCL injury. Legette, who lost his starting job last season to Jalen **** er, and Brazell were expected to battle for the team's No. 3 wide receiver spot behind **** er and last year's NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Tetairoa McMillan.
#wide #expected
2 months ago
Unfortunately, the cart has come out yet again during Carolina Panthers training camp.
Per multiple reports from Tuesday morning's practice, third-year wide receiver Xavier Legette came down hard on his head and back while attempting a catch in the back of the end zone during seven-on-seven drills. Legette would be tended to by trainers and was eventually wheeled off from the session.
There is a bit of encouraging news, however—as Legette, according to Mike Kaye Of The Charlotte Observer, got up and walked to the cart under his own power. He also appeared alert and was seen talking.
Carolina, coming into Tuesday, already saw second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton and rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II go down during training camp. Both sustained season-ending knee injuries—an ACL tear for Scourton and an LCL tear for Brazzell.
With Brazzell sidelined, Legette is expected to be the favorite for the third spot in the receiver room behind Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen ******* er.
#legette #receiver #carolina #training
Per multiple reports from Tuesday morning's practice, third-year wide receiver Xavier Legette came down hard on his head and back while attempting a catch in the back of the end zone during seven-on-seven drills. Legette would be tended to by trainers and was eventually wheeled off from the session.
There is a bit of encouraging news, however—as Legette, according to Mike Kaye Of The Charlotte Observer, got up and walked to the cart under his own power. He also appeared alert and was seen talking.
Carolina, coming into Tuesday, already saw second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton and rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II go down during training camp. Both sustained season-ending knee injuries—an ACL tear for Scourton and an LCL tear for Brazzell.
With Brazzell sidelined, Legette is expected to be the favorite for the third spot in the receiver room behind Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen ******* er.
#legette #receiver #carolina #training
2 months ago
Going into training camp, the most critical position battle for the Carolina Panthers was supposed to be the left tackle competition between veteran Rasheed Walker and first-round pick Monroe Freeling. But fate had other ideas, as longtime starting right tackle Taylor Moton was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung—a development that has kicked Freeling over to Moton's spot and, effectively, ended that battle on the blindside.
But another major injury has bred another competition.
Last Wednesday, rookie wideout Chris Brazzell II went down with an LCL tear. The third-rounder will now miss the entirety of the 2026 campaign, and his setback may have given way to a fresh matchup for the No. 3 spot in the receiver room.
ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler lists that fight—between Xavier Legette and David Moore—as Carolina's biggest position battle of the summer. Fowler writes:
Legette, a first-round pick in 2024, entered camp with heat on him after a subpar start to his pro career. This camp, Letette is well-positioned to win the third receiver job opposite Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen **** er. The Panthers view Legette at his best when playing fast, and they don't want to overload his plate as a result. But Moore has been with head coach Dave Canales and offensive coordinator Brad Idzik every step of the way, from Seattle to Tampa Bay to Carolina. He is trusted and reliable. If Legette slips, Moore -- who should have a role regardless -- can step into a larger one.
#camp #panthers
But another major injury has bred another competition.
Last Wednesday, rookie wideout Chris Brazzell II went down with an LCL tear. The third-rounder will now miss the entirety of the 2026 campaign, and his setback may have given way to a fresh matchup for the No. 3 spot in the receiver room.
ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler lists that fight—between Xavier Legette and David Moore—as Carolina's biggest position battle of the summer. Fowler writes:
Legette, a first-round pick in 2024, entered camp with heat on him after a subpar start to his pro career. This camp, Letette is well-positioned to win the third receiver job opposite Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen **** er. The Panthers view Legette at his best when playing fast, and they don't want to overload his plate as a result. But Moore has been with head coach Dave Canales and offensive coordinator Brad Idzik every step of the way, from Seattle to Tampa Bay to Carolina. He is trusted and reliable. If Legette slips, Moore -- who should have a role regardless -- can step into a larger one.
#camp #panthers
3 months ago
Remember how hyped the 2024 WR Draft class was? Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze were touted as can't miss prospects. Brian Thomas Jr., Xavier Worthy, Xaiver Legette and Ricky Pearsall all went in the first round as well. Entering year three for this class it's safe to say the class has not met their expectations. Matt Harmon and Rich Hribar do a deep dive on the WR class on what's gone right, wrong and what to expect for each WR in fantasy in 2026.
(3:00) - 2024 WR Draft Class deep dive: Will this class ever meet lofty expectations?
(8:00) - Malik Nabers
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(27:00) - Rome Odunze
(3:00) - 2024 WR Draft Class deep dive: Will this class ever meet lofty expectations?
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