McMillan dismantles Legette's hands following their brawl with the Browns
Carolina Panthers Wide Receiver Xavier Legette Ejected for Fight in Preseason Game
Xavier Legette, the Carolina Panthers' 2024 first-round pick, was ejected from the team's preseason game against the Cleveland Browns on Friday night. The ejection came after Legette engaged in a physical altercation with Browns safety Rayshawn Jenkins during a running play in the first quarter [2][4][5].
Legette, who struggled to establish strong chemistry with Panthers quarterback Bryce Young in his rookie year and faced increased competition with the selection of Tetairoa McMillan in the 2025 draft, had a challenging rookie season marked by inconsistency and drops [1][2]. The preseason ejection incident is a reflection of ongoing struggles to fully realize his first-round draft potential.
Panthers coach Dave Canales was displeased with Legette's behavior during the altercation, stating that Legette had his hands on the opposing player the whole time after the whistle, and both players exchanged punches [2][5]. Canales expressed that such behavior cannot be a part of the game, and both players were rightly ejected.
Rayshawn Jenkins was also ejected from the game. The physical altercation affected the outcome of the game, as the Panthers did not have a good night against the Browns, losing 30-10 [3].
Tetairoa McMillan, another Panthers wide receiver, gave his opinion about Legette's boxing technique, saying that Legette "can hold his own" in a fight and adding that Legette "has got them mitts" [6]. Legette addressed the altercation on his social media after the game.
The Panthers' next game is against the Houston Texans in another NFL preseason game, scheduled for August 16. It is uncertain if Legette will face any penalty from either the Panthers or the league due to the ejection.
The Carolina Panthers defense also struggled against Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the game. Legette's ejection and the team's loss to the Browns will undoubtedly be a topic of discussion and scrutiny as the Panthers continue their preseason preparations for the upcoming NFL season.
References: 1. ESPN: Xavier Legette stats 2. Sports Illustrated: Xavier Legette's struggles in rookie season 3. NFL.com: Carolina Panthers lose to Cleveland Browns, 30-10 4. CBS Sports: Xavier Legette ejected from preseason game 5. NBC Sports: Panthers coach Dave Canales on Xavier Legette's ejection 6. The Athletic: Tetairoa McMillan's opinion on Xavier Legette's boxing technique
American football has become a contentious issue for the Carolina Panthers, as wide receiver Xavier Legette was ejected from a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns for engaging in a physical altercation. The National Football League (NFL), specifically American football, saw Legette's fight with Browns safety Rayshawn Jenkins, which marred an otherwise challenging game for the Panthers, ending with a 30-10 defeat.
