Kansas City Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy participates fully in Thursday practice
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy returned to full participation in practice on Thursday, September 10. The third-year player had been dealing with a shoulder injury leading up to the session. This development suggests Worthy is on track for availability during the upcoming season opener. Following a 2025 campaign that fell short of expectations, questions remain regarding his role in the offense for the current year. The team continues to monitor his progress to determine if he can return to the form he displayed as a rookie. Coaching staff and team medical personnel will finalize his status for the first game following the week's remaining practice sessions.
- •Xavier Worthy practiced without limitations on Thursday.
- •The receiver was listed on the injury report with a shoulder issue.
- •This is the start of Worthy's third NFL season.
- •The wide receiver seeks to improve upon his performance from the 2025 season.
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Xavier Worthy expected to play in Week 1
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Xavier Worthy takes part in practice Friday
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Xavier Worthy a full go Thursday
"Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy cleared to play in opener after three straight full practices
"Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy full participates in practice Thursday
"Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy records back-to-back full practices
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 7:45 PMXavier Worthy expected to play in Week 1
Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy cleared to play in opener after three straight full practices
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 11:06 PMXavier Worthy takes part in practice Friday
Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy records back-to-back full practices
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:12 AMXavier Worthy a full go Thursday
Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy full participates in practice Thursday
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