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Panthers put rookie Xavier Legette on IR with knee injury

The 2024 first‑rounder will miss the upcoming game against Detroit after being placed on IR Saturday.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:28:22 GMT

Carolina Panthers placed rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette on injured reserve on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, after a knee injury suffered in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons, the Associated Press reported.

Legette, a 2024 first‑round pick, had two catches for 64 yards this season and was already ruled out of Sunday night’s matchup with the Detroit Lions following a missed appearance in the Browns loss the week before.

The team promoted practice‑squad wide receiver Ja’seem Reed and cornerback Robert Rochell to the active roster. The move follows the Panthers’ recent IR placements of cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson. Rookie right tackle Monroe Freeling cleared concussion protocol and is slated to start against Detroit, while wide receiver Jalen Coker remains a game‑time decision with a quadriceps injury.

Key facts

Xavier Legette was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 3, 2026. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Legette suffered a knee injury in Week 2 while making a 55‑yard catch against the Atlanta Falcons. (winnipegfreepress.com)
He has recorded two receptions for 64 yards this season. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Panthers promoted Ja’seem Reed and Robert Rochell from the practice squad. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Monroe Freeling cleared concussion protocol and is expected to start against Detroit. (winnipegfreepress.com)