CAR Chris Brazell III
NFL wide receiver. Position: WR. Team: CAR.
Quick Facts
- Position: Wide Receiver (WR)
- Team: CAR (Carolina Panthers)
- Status: Rookie in 2026
2026 Outlook
Rookie wide receiver Chris Brazell III was competing for the No. 3 receiver spot in the Panthers' receiving corps for 2026. However, Brazell suffered a season-ending LCL (lateral collateral ligament) tear during training camp that will sideline him for the entire 2026 season. With Brazell out, his roster spot on the depth chart opens up, and third-year receiver Xavier Legette is now the leading candidate to claim the No. 3 WR role (per The most impactful injuries from NFL training camp so far - SB Nation).
Role / Depth Chart
Competing for WR3 spot — out for entire 2026 season due to LCL injury sustained in training camp.
Injury Status
SEASON-ENDING — LCL tear: Suffered a lateral collateral ligament (LCL) tear during training camp, likely in late July 2026. Expected to miss the entire 2026 season. (per The most impactful injuries from NFL training camp so far - SB Nation)
Recent News
- 2026-08-03 — The most impactful injuries from NFL training camp so far (The most impactful injuries from NFL training camp so far - SB Nation)