CHARLOTTE — There's no disputing the fact that Xavier Legette hasn't had the start to the season he or anyone has wanted.

But Panthers head coach Dave Canales was firmly in his corner on Monday when asked about Legette's slow start.

The 2024 first-rounder has four catches for 10 yards this season, and had just one catch for minus-2 yards in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. He had 49 catches for 497 yards and four touchdowns last year.

"I believe in Xavier," Canales replied when asked if he considered benching him. "This is a guy that I truly believe because of the way he's wired, the way that he works. The way that he continues to train. He had a great week of practice; he played better. He had some opportunities on the field where the ball didn't go his way. I tried to get him a few e

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