The Carolina Panthers, as stated by head coach Dave Canales on Friday, are likely to have their first-round pick on the field later this afternoon.
According to FOX Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz, wideout Xavier Legette is expected to play in Sunday’s matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The rookie receiver, who was limited in practice on both Thursday and Friday due to a toe injury, was listed as questionable for the Week 9 tilt.
Source: #Panthers rookie WR Xavier Legette plans to play Sunday vs the #Saints. He’s amassed 3 TDs in Carolina’s past five games.
Legette (toe) is listed as questionable. pic.twitter.com/WgWknVuojB
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) November 3, 2024
Legette has played in all eight of Carolina’s games this season. He’s tallied 22 receptions, 211 receiving yards and three touchdowns as well as four kick returns at a combined 102 yards.
With fellow wideout Diontae Johnson having been traded on Tuesday and Adam Thielen already ruled out of the contest, the 23-year-old should see plenty of work on offense. He may also look to take advantage of a Saints defense that’ll be without its two starting outside cornerbacks in Marshon Lattimore and Kool-Aid McKinstry.
