Carolina Panthers provide injury update on wide receiver Xavier Legette
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:25 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Carolina Panthers are preparing for their preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night, facing notable injuries during training camp. Wide receiver Xavier Legette suffered a hard fall in practice and had to be carted off. Head coach Dave Canales reported that Legette has a stinger but was cleared of a concussion. He will not play in the upcoming game while the team evaluates his condition further. This comes after rookie Chris Brazzell was lost for the season early in training camp, narrowing the competition for wide receiver roles.
- •Xavier Legette suffered a stinger during practice on August 3.
- •He is not playing in Thursday's preseason game against the Cardinals.
- •Canales confirmed Legette was cleared of a concussion.
- •Carolina lost rookie Chris Brazzell for the season earlier in training camp.
- •Legette has 84 receptions for 860 yards and seven touchdowns in his career.
- 12:25 AMYahoo Sports — Carolina Panthers Provide Injury Update for Key Wide Receiver
"The Carolina Panthers have been hit with injuries in training camp and now Dave Canales is providing the latest on a wide receiver.
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