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Xavier Legette returns to practice; may sit out preseason game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:20 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Xavier Legette returns to practice; may sit out preseason game

Summary

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette returned to practice Wednesday after recovering from a stinger suffered during training camp. Head coach Dave Canales expressed optimism about Legette's performance, noting his concluding play in practice was a notable touchdown grab. Despite showing improvement, Legette is unlikely to participate in Saturday’s preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. He mentioned focusing on skill improvement this offseason and regaining his performance level after a challenging previous season where he lost his starting job late in the year.

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Status Watch

•Legette back at practice after injury during training camp.
•Canales optimistic about Legette's performance.
•Legette expected to miss preseason game against Bills.
•He aims to improve after losing starting role last season.
•Caught 84 passes for 860 yards in his career.

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5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Coach Dave Canales has positive outlook on Xavier Legette upon return to practice following injury

What they're saying

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette may not be playing in Saturday’s preseason game at the Buffalo Bills after suffering a stinger early in training camp. A former first-round draft pick, Legette closed the team’s practice session Wednesday with what head coach Dave Canales called a “walk off touchdown” catch from quarterback Bryce Young. Canales had a positive outlook about Legette following his return to practice Wednesday.
— Yahoo Sportsby RICHARD WALKER

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