The Carolina Panthers lost a heartbreaker to the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, and this finish could lead to an offseason Xavier Legette trade. Selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the South Carolina product was supposed to be a big-bodied, athletic receiver who could use his unique physical gifts to be Bryce Young’s top option for years to come.
Unfortunately, that hasn’t happened. Legette fell down the depth chart in 2025, finishing the season with just 35 receptions for 363 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games. He didn’t get any better in the playoffs, as he hauled in just one of his four targets for eight yards. By comparison, undrafted free agent Jalen Coker finished the night with nine receptions for 134 yards and one touchdown.
Panthers Could Trade Xavier Legette Following Playoff Loss
With Coker proving himself as a legitimate threat and first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan becoming the second rookie in team history to reach 1,000 receiving yards, it’s hard to see where Legette fits into the picture. Barring an injury, he won’t be anything more than the third option in the passing attack, and there’s a chance a different organization could get more out of the 24-year-old. If the Panthers make Xavier Legette available for trade, look for the following three team to try and make a move.
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