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Panthers activate Xavier Legette from injured reserve
The Carolina Panthers activated wide receiver Xavier Legette from injured reserve on Saturday, making him eligible to play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
Legette has been out since a knee injury in Week 2, when he caught two passes for 64 yards against the Atlanta Falcons.
He is listed as questionable for the game, so his availability is not certain.
The Panthers have used John Metchie III and Brycen Tremayne alongside Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker while Legette was out.
Legette returns to a crowded receiver group, and he will need to earn a role.
Cornerback Mike Jackson and running back Jonathon Brooks will remain on injured reserve, while cornerbacks Marco Wilson and Corey Thornton have been elevated from the practice squad.
The Panthers face the Saints on Sunday, with Legette's game status still in question.
The Carolina Panthers activated wide receiver Xavier Legette from injured reserve on Saturday, November 14.
Legette has been sidelined since injuring his knee in Week 2, when he caught two passes for 64 yards.
The Panthers are preparing to face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, but the sources differ on whether Legette will play.
ProFootballTalk says he will be available, while ESPN reports he is still listed as questionable.
Cornerback Mike Jackson and running back Jonathon Brooks remain on injured reserve.
- Who
- The Carolina Panthers activated wide receiver Xavier Legette from injured reserve.
- What
- Legette is returning to the roster after a knee injury.
- When
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, ahead of Sunday's game.
- Where
- Carolina; the Panthers are set to play the New Orleans Saints on the road.
- Why
- Legette was sidelined by a knee injury suffered in Week 2.
ProFootballTalk
ESPN
Legette's status
ProFootballTalk
Says Legette will be available for Sunday's game against the Saints.
ESPN
Says Legette is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game.
Legette injured his knee during the Panthers' game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Legette returned to practice.
The Panthers activated Legette from injured reserve.
The Panthers are scheduled to play the New Orleans Saints.
- Activation date
- November 14, 2026
- Injury
- Knee injury suffered in Week 2
- Week 2 receiving
- Two catches for 64 yards
- Next game
- New Orleans Saints
- Other players remaining on IR
- Mike Jackson and Jonathon Brooks