Xavier Worthy’s offseason is already off to a great start.
On January 14, the Kansas City Chiefs receiver posted on social media that he underwent successful surgery. It’s been a rough year for the second-year player, who suffered a torn labrum in Brazil’s first game of the season against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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“Let’s work together toward recovery next year,” Worthy said in the post. The receiver also posted an Instagram Story on his account, showing off his arm in a sling.
In addition to the shoulder injury, Worthy also battled ankle issues. Even with the pain, he has only missed two games this season due to injury.
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) catches a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The play was initially ruled an incomplete pass but was eventually overturned. Despite TeSlaa’s hard work, the Packers won the game 27-13.
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Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) catches a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The play was initially ruled an incomplete pass but was eventually overturned. Despite TeSlaa’s hard work, the Packers won the game 27-13.
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Week 1: New England Patriots’ Robert Spillane (14) and Christian Elliss (53) take on Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Raiders won the game 20-13.
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Week 1: New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is tackled by Washington Commanders safety Will Harris (3) for a fumble in the first quarter at Northwestern Stadium. It was Wilson’s debut with the Giants, and he had a tough performance (17-of-37 passing, 168 yards) as the Commanders won the game 21-6.
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Week 1: Fireworks are set off before the NFL kickoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles opened the new season with a 24-20 victory over their old rivals in the NFC East.
Worthy missed Week 18 due to illness, but that was after the Chiefs had already been eliminated from the playoffs.
It’s been an overall down year for the second-year player, who was unable to build on a promising rookie season. Worthy finished the 2025 season with 53 touches, 619 scrimmage yards and one touchdown in 14 games.
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He hopes to return to form in 2026, when the Chiefs also hope to get back on track after missing the playoffs for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Xavier Worthy injury update: Chiefs WR undergoes successful surgery
