Panthers WR Xavier Legette shines on Sunday, continues 'great' start to training camp

Thus far, the offseason has been more make than break for Carolina Panthers wideout Xavier Legette.

>The third-year receiver starred in a standout outing for the offense on Sunday, during the team's third practice of 2026 training camp. Legette shined with a couple of fantastic catches, and had head coach Dave Canales singing his praises following the session.

>"Just a great carryover from the spring," Canales told reporters of Legette. "At this point now, X knows the system. That's the cool part. As we bring free agents, as we bring rookies in—they see X—and he knows how to do it all.

>"He looks fast, he looks powerful. He's having a great camp so far, as we get started. And I'm excited to see where he goes from here."

>This season could prove to be a crucial one for the former first-round pick—for better or for worse.

>Legette turned in a disappointing sophomore campaign in 2025, where he experienced a dip in his production across the board with 35 receptions for 363 yards and three touchdowns. He also saw a decrease in playing time over the final stretch, ending the year with a career-low 31.4-percent snap share in Carolina's pivotal Week 18 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

>Additionally, the Panthers have not stood idly by at the position during Legette's struggles. They've already secured a new No. 1 target in reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year Tetairoa McMillan, a new No. 2 in the freshly-extended Jalen Coker and a potential deep threat in 2026 third-round pick Chris Brazzell II.

>For Legette to finally establish himself within the growth of the Panthers offense, his great camp will have to continue.

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