CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette opened the preseason Friday night with a hit that earned him a disqualification.

Actually, it was multiple hits.

The 2024 first-round pick appeared to land four swings on Rayshawn Jenkins of the Browns when an extended block on a run play against the safety went awry during the preseason opener for both teams, a 30-10 Cleveland win .

Jenkins, who ripped Legette's helmet off while the receiver continued to block after the play appeared to be over, was also disqualified.

Panthers coach Dave Canales was right in front of the play.

"We ask our receivers to finish the play with hands on. He was,'' Canales said. "He had his hands on the guy the whole time. Through the echo of the whistle the guy swung and chopped hi

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