Panthers HC Dave Canales praises Xavier Legette's progress at Fan Fest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:22 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
During the Panthers' annual Fan Fest on August 1, head coach Dave Canales highlighted wide receiver Xavier Legette's impressive offseason and training camp performance. With rookie Chris Brazzell II sidelined due to a season-ending injury, Legette is poised for a significant role in the offense. Canales expressed confidence in Legette's potential, who is expected to step up into a larger workload as he competes for a spot in the passing game depth chart. Legette's development is crucial as he seeks to make an impact in his third NFL season.
- •Dave Canales emphasizes big plans for Xavier Legette moving forward.
- •Legette has shown strong performance during training camp.
- •Chris Brazzell II is out for the season with a knee injury.
- •Legette is competing for a key role in the Panthers' offense.
- •This year is critical for Legette's career growth in the NFL.
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers HC Dave Canales: We have 'big plans' for Xavier Legette
"HC Dave Canales says the Panthers have "big plans" for WR Xavier Legette, who continued his impressive offseason on Friday night.
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