Panthers coach uncertain on WR Xavier Legette's return from injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:11 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales addressed the status of wide receiver Xavier Legette, who is dealing with a foot injury. Legette, along with other starters, did not participate in the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Canales mentioned that Legette twisted his ankle and has soreness in his foot, stating they will evaluate his condition daily. Legette's return timeline remains unclear, with hope for progress by the end of the week. The Panthers previously lost receiver Chris Brazzell II to a season-ending injury, which heightens the importance of Legette's recovery.
- •Xavier Legette did not play against the Jaguars due to injury.
- •Coach Canales cited soreness and a twisted ankle for Legette's absence.
- •The Panthers aim for Legette to return by the end of the week.
- •Chris Brazzell II is out for the season with an LCL tear.
- 5:17 PMYahoo Sports — Latest injury update on Panthers WR Xavier Legette raises uncertainty
- 10:11 AMYahoo Sports — Xavier Legette misses Panthers' preseason game with foot/ankle injury
- 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers uncertain about exactly when WR Xavier Legette will return from foot injury
"Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette missed Friday night's preseason game with what head coach Dave Canales described as a foot and ankle injury.
"Panthers HC Dave Canales told reporters that WR Xavier Legette will remain in a boot this week while he deals with foot soreness.
"Panthers HC Dave Canales on WR Xavier Legette's foot injury: "I can't tell you exactly when he's gonna be back."
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 5:17 PMLatest injury update on Panthers WR Xavier Legette raises uncertainty
Panthers HC Dave Canales told reporters that WR Xavier Legette will remain in a boot this week while he deals with foot soreness.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 10:11 AMXavier Legette misses Panthers' preseason game with foot/ankle injury
Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette missed Friday night's preseason game with what head coach Dave Canales described as a foot and ankle injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 3:09 AMPanthers uncertain about exactly when WR Xavier Legette will return from foot injury
Panthers HC Dave Canales on WR Xavier Legette's foot injury: "I can't tell you exactly when he's gonna be back."
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