Panthers place Xavier Legette on injured reserve ahead of Lions game
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Carolina Panthers have placed wide receiver Xavier Legette on injured reserve due to a knee injury sustained during a Week 2 win against the Falcons. Legette will miss at least four games, including the upcoming home game against the Lions. The Panthers also elevated wide receiver Ja'seem Reed and cornerback Robert Rochell from the practice squad to provide depth, as both starting corners are on injured reserve and Jalen Coker is questionable with a quad injury.
- •Xavier Legette missed last week's game against the Browns.
- •Legette's injury occurred during a catch in a win over the Falcons.
- •Ja'seem Reed and Robert Rochell were elevated from the practice squad.
- •The Panthers face the Lions on Sunday night.
- 10:15 PMESPN NFL — Panthers place Legette on IR, ruling WR out for next 4 games
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers put Xavier Legette on injured reserve
"The Carolina Panthers have placed 2024 first-round pick Xavier Legette on injured reserve ahead of Sunday's prime-time matchup against the Detroit Lions.
"Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette missed last week's loss to the Browns with a knee injury and he'll miss several more games as well.
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External links- ESPN NFLOct 3, 2026, 10:15 PMPanthers place Legette on IR, ruling WR out for next 4 games
The Carolina Panthers have placed 2024 first-round pick Xavier Legette on injured reserve ahead of Sunday's prime-time matchup against the Detroit Lions.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 8:10 PMPanthers put Xavier Legette on injured reserve
Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette missed last week's loss to the Browns with a knee injury and he'll miss several more games as well.
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