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Panthers player Xavier Legette inspires new ‘raccoon’ sandwich at Bank of America Stadium

Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette shared his taste for exotic foods recently, when he brought actual raccoon meat into the locker room. Now Bank of America is serving a sandwich inspired by him.

Panthers player Xavier Legette unveils 'Raccoon Sandwich"
Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette shows off a new "raccoon sandwich" at Bank of America Stadium. It's inspired by Legette's exotic taste in food. (USA Today via Reuters)

Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette shared his taste for exotic foods recently, when he brought actual raccoon meat into the locker room. Now Bank of America is serving a sandwich inspired by him.

Thanks toย Carolinaย Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette, you can now get a taste of some raccoon this season . . . well, sort of.

Bank of America Stadiumโ€”in collaboration with Legette and Levy Restaurantsโ€”has introduced “The Masked Bandit,” a special menu item for the team’s 2025 home games. The brand-new sandwich consists of slow-smoked brisket,ย Carolinaย coleslaw, melted cheddar cheese and BBQ sauceโ€”all served on a “raccoon” bread roll.

Legette and Adam Bognovitz, Levy Executive Chef at Bank of America Stadium, cooked it up in a video released on Wednesday. Check it out:

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The raccoon-themed sandwich is inspired by Legette’s . . . ummm . . . exotic appetite. The Mullins, S.C. native shared his extraordinary taste with teammates this past December, when he brought actual raccoon meat into the locker room.

 

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Legette, the Panthers’ first-round pick from 2024, is now in his second NFL season. His first saw him reel in 49 receptions for 497 yards and four touchdowns.

2025, however, seems to be heating up for more numbers and more good eatsโ€”all courtesy ofย Carolina‘s favorite raccoon-eating wideout.

Reporting by Anthony Rizzuti, Panthers Wire / Panthers Wire

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