Xavier Worthy Nearing Full Recovery After January Labrum Surgery

A stronger, more disciplined Worthy could be pivotal for a Chiefs passing game that made only modest receiver moves this offseason.

Overview

Worthy said his January surgery to repair a torn labrum was successful and that rehab has helped him build strength and focus on the mental side of the game.
The shoulder injury began on the third play of the Chiefs’ season opener in Week 1 of 2025 when his shoulder was dislocated, and he played much of last year limited by the damage.
He wore a yellow non-contact jersey during OTAs and mandatory minicamp but took part in limited drills, including some 7-on-7 work with Patrick Mahomes, as he inches toward full activity.
Kansas City’s receiver room remains thin after only modest offseason moves and Rashee Rice’s absence from most of the offseason program, increasing the importance of Worthy’s recovery.
Training camp, which starts in late July, is the practical deadline teams and physicians will use to judge whether Worthy is ready to return without restrictions for the 2026 season.