Panthers' Xavier Legette Brings Raccoon Meat to Locker Room

The rookie wide receiver shared his unconventional culinary tradition with teammates and media, sparking curiosity and mixed reactions.

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette brought cooked raccoon meat to the team's locker room after practice, offering it to teammates and media members.
Legette, a South Carolina native, has openly discussed his preference for eating raccoon, a dish he has enjoyed since childhood and featured in his Thanksgiving meal.
The raccoon meat, described by Legette as 'not gamey, just good,' was presented in a plastic container and resembled ground turkey or pulled pork in appearance.
Several teammates, including veteran receiver David Moore, tried the dish, with some offering suggestions for enhancing its preparation.
Legette's unique dietary choice has gained significant attention online, continuing a trend that began earlier in the season when he discussed his raccoon-eating habit on a podcast.