Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette emerges as trade candidate before Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette is listed among the top 10 potential trade candidates as the 2026 NFL season opens this week. Selected 32nd overall in the 2024 draft, Legette has totaled 86 catches for 860 yards and seven touchdowns across two seasons. The third-year wideout has faced challenges including recent foot and ankle injuries that impacted his preseason availability. While the organization reportedly prefers to see him reach his potential, his role diminished in 2025 behind teammate Tetairoa McMillian. Potential landing spots for a trade could include the Kansas City Chiefs or the Las Vegas Raiders, though the market for the player remains limited. Teams may look to execute a player-for-player swap rather than offering draft capital to address Carolina's roster needs.
- •Xavier Legette is currently a trade candidate heading into the 2026 Week 1 schedule.
- •The wide receiver recorded 363 yards during the 2025 season.
- •Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders are identified as potential interested teams.
- •Legette has two years remaining on his rookie contract.
- •Injuries to his foot and ankle affected his preparation for the current season.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers WR named among top trade candidates going into Week 1
"A Panthers WR has been named amongst the top 10 trade candidates heading into Week 1, with a pair of AFC West teams listed as possible suitors.
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