Carolina Panthers wideout Xavier Legette hasn’t exactly burst onto the NFL scene just yet. But the rookie receiver knows that there are still plenty of opportunities left for him here in 2024.
Legette spoke with reporters following Thursday’s practice, the team’s second official session ahead of their Week 3 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders. The first-round pick was asked about his outing from the Week 2 contest, where was targeted zero times in a 26-3 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
“It’s a little frustrating,” he said. “But, I mean, we got 15 more games. So I can’t dwell on that. I just gotta see what’s out there for me this upcoming game.”
This upcoming game will have a different quarterback under center, 14th-year veteran Andy Dalton. The three-time Pro Bowler will replace second-passer and 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young, who tossed for just 245 yards and three interceptions in Carolina’s first two games.
So, Legette was asked what he’s looking forward to working on with Dalton this Sunday.
“Ah man, the deep ball,” he replied. “That’s something I feel like I’m good at, and that’s something that we’ve been working every day at practice.”
Xavier Legette was a little frustrated after not being targeted last week but isn’t dwelling on it. Says he looks forward some deep ball opportunities with Andy Dalton. #Panthers pic.twitter.com/51WUq3HQg8
— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) September 19, 2024
Legette enters Week 3 with four receptions and 35 receiving yards.
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