Panthers' Xavier Legette carted off field with upper body injury
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Xavier Legette, a first-round pick by the Panthers in 2024, was carted off the field on August 4, 2026, during practice after suffering an upper body injury. The details surrounding the incident are not fully clear at this time, and the team has yet to provide an update on his condition. Legette was expected to play a significant role in the upcoming season, and his injury raises concerns for the Panthers as they prepare for their next game.
- •Legette was drafted by the Panthers in 2024.
- •He suffered the injury during practice on August 4, 2026.
- •The team has not yet released details on his condition.
- •Legette was expected to have a significant role this season.
- 6:07 PMESPN — Panthers' Legette has 'stinger,' avoids concussion
- 3:48 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers’ wide receiver carted off the field during practice
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette carted off the field with an upper body injury
"Carolina Panthers 2024 first-round draft pick Xavier Legette was carted off the field on Tuesday with an upper body injury. Panthers coach Dave Canales is expected to address the exact nature of the wide receiver’s injury after practice. Legette was trying to make a catch in the corner of the end zone when he came down hard on the back of his head.
"Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette suffered a "stinger" on a hard fall during Tuesday's practice but does not have a concussion.
"Carolina Panthers 2024 first-round draft pick Xavier Legette was carted off the field on Tuesday with an upper-body injury.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 4, 2026, 6:07 PMPanthers' Legette has 'stinger,' avoids concussion
Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette suffered a "stinger" on a hard fall during Tuesday's practice but does not have a concussion.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 3:48 PMPanthers’ wide receiver carted off the field during practice
Carolina Panthers 2024 first-round draft pick Xavier Legette was carted off the field on Tuesday with an upper-body injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 3:31 PMPanthers wide receiver Xavier Legette carted off the field with an upper body injury
Carolina Panthers 2024 first-round draft pick Xavier Legette was carted off the field on Tuesday with an upper body injury. Panthers coach Dave Canales is expected to address the exact nature of the wide receiver’s injury after practice. Legette was trying to make a catch in the corner of the end zone when he came down hard on the back of his head.
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