Xavier Legette activated from IR, among other moves

CHARLOTTE — The Panthers are adding a starter back on offense, and some depth on defense to cover for injuries.

Before leaving for New Orleans, the Panthers activated wide receiver Xavier Legette from injured reserve and activated cornerbacks Marco Wilson and Corey Thornton from the practice squad by standard elevation for Week 10.

Legette has been out with a knee injury, which he suffered in the Week 2 win over the Falcons (in which he had a 55-yard reception).

He gives them a fifth active receiver, after veteran David Moore was released and signed back to the practice squad earlier in the week.

Wilson and Thornton give them depth at corner, where the only healthy ones on the active roster…