Panthers Prepare to Bring Back Wide Receiver Xavier Legette from Injured Reserve
The Carolina Panthers are set to activate wide receiver Xavier Legette from the injured reserve list this week after he recovered from a knee injury.
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Key points
- Xavier Legette returning from injured reserve following a knee injury
- Panthers also elevated cornerbacks Marco Wilson and Corey Thornton
- Legette was selected 32nd overall in the 2024 NFL Draft out of South Carolina
The Carolina Panthers are planning to activate wide receiver Xavier Legette from injured reserve ahead of their upcoming matchup, according to reports from Alex Zietlow. The 25-year-old playmaker has been sidelined due to a knee injury, limiting his output to just two appearances during the 2026 campaign where he secured two receptions for 64 yards.
Alongside Legette's anticipated return, the franchise announced the elevation of cornerbacks Marco Wilson and Corey Thornton to bolster the roster depth. Selected 32nd overall in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of South Carolina—where he earned second-team All-SEC recognition in 2023—Legette signed a four-year rookie agreement worth $12,357,176 featuring a team option for a fifth year.
Getting the young wideout back on the field provides a much-needed boost to the Panthers' offensive targets. Fans and coaching staff will monitor his reintegration closely as he works to reclaim his early-season momentum.
Source NFL Trade Rumors — nfltraderumors.co/panthers-activating-wr-xavier-legette/ ↗
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