Panthers TE Ja'Tavion Sanders evaluated for ankle injury from practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:19 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders left practice early on August 4 due to an apparent ankle injury. Head coach Dave Canales reported that Sanders had a positive training session before being unable to finish. Sanders is entering his third NFL season after recording 29 receptions in 2025. Fellow receiver Xavier Legette, who also left practice, was later cleared of a concussion after a hard fall.
- •Ja'Tavion Sanders sustained an ankle injury during practice.
- •Head coach Dave Canales described Sanders' session as productive.
- •Sanders recorded 29 receptions for 190 yards in 2025.
- •Xavier Legette was cleared of a concussion after leaving practice.
- 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers TE leaves Tuesday's practice with ankle injury
"According to Panthers HC Dave Canales, TE Ja'Tavion Sanders is being evaluated for an ankle injury.
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