Panthers' Legette, Browns' Jenkins Ejected After Preseason Brawl

During the Carolina Panthers' preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns, a fight broke out between wide receiver Xavier Legette and safety Rayshawn Jenkins, resulting in both players being ejected. The altercation began after Jenkins grabbed Legette's face mask, which led Legette to retaliate with multiple punches while on the ground, and Jenkins subsequently ripped off Legette's helmet. This incident follows an earlier tense moment in a joint practice where Jenkins reportedly threw a helmet at Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard. Legette, a 2024 first-round pick entering his second NFL season, had an inconsistent rookie year and was replaced as the Panthers' primary receiver by Tetairoa McMillan. After the ejection, Legette apologized on social media and expressed commitment to improving his conduct. The Panthers are preparing for their regular season opener against the Jaguars on September 7, while it remains unclear if further league discipline will be imposed on either player.