Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy aims for bounce-back season in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy is looking to rebound in the 2026 season after an injury-plagued 2025. Worthy, a 2024 first-round pick, faced shoulder issues last year, leading to a drop in performance with only 42 catches and one touchdown. Now healthy after surgery, he believes he can showcase his true potential. With the team missing the playoffs last season and a depleted receiver corps, Worthy’s improvement is critical for the Chiefs' playoff hopes.
- •Worthy recorded 42 receptions for 532 yards and one touchdown in 2025.
- •He underwent shoulder surgery in January to address injuries from last season.
- •The Chiefs finished third in the AFC West with a 6-11 record last year.
- •Hollywood Brown, the previous leading receiver, has joined the Philadelphia Eagles.
- •Worthy is focused on proving he deserved his first-round draft status.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs WR feels pressure to have better season
"Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy is hoping that a healthy shoulder will allow him to play to his full potential.
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