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NFL·INJURY·October 3, 2026 04:12 PM ET

Panthers place Xavier Legette on injured reserve

He had already been ruled out for Week 4 vs. Lions.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 14h1 min read
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Panthers placed wide receiver Xavier Legette on injured reserve. Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Carolina moved Legette to injured reserve one day after ruling him out for Week 4 against Detroit. He had been listed as questionable earlier in the week before the roster move became official.

Why it matters: The move takes a recent first-round receiver off the active roster and trims Carolina's depth at the position beyond a one-game inactive. It also marks a sharper turn from last week's questionable designation as the Panthers head into Sunday night.

By the numbers: Legette caught 35 passes for 363 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games for Carolina in 2025. The Panthers drafted him 32nd overall out of South Carolina in 2024.

What to watch: Carolina's next roster move at wide receiver will show how it plans to Sunday's inactive list and usage at the position should clarify the immediate ripple effect.

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