Panthers place wide receiver Xavier Legette on IR with knee injury

The Carolina Panthers have placed wide receiver Xavier Legette on injured reserve due to a knee injury, according to a report by the Associated Press. Legette, a first-round pick in 2024, was already sidelined for Sunday night's game against the Detroit Lions after missing last week's 21-18 defeat to the Cleveland Browns. He suffered the injury during Week 2 while making a catch for a 55-yard reception against the Atlanta Falcons.

To date, Legette has contributed two receptions for 64 yards this season. In response to Legette's absence, the Panthers have promoted wide receiver Ja'seem Reed and cornerback Robert Rochell from the practice squad to the active roster. This move follows the team's recent designation of starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson as injured.

Rookie right tackle Monroe Freeling has cleared concussion protocol and is expected to start his fifth consecutive game against the Lions. Wide receiver Jalen Coker is listed as questionable for the Lions game due to a quadriceps injury, making him a game-time decision.