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Xavier Worthy discusses shoulder injury recovery and future with Chiefs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:04 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Xavier Worthy discusses shoulder injury recovery and future with Chiefs

Summary

Xavier Worthy addressed the media on June 13, 2026, reflecting on his recovery from a shoulder surgery performed in January. The Chiefs' first-round draft pick in 2024 explained how focusing on strength and mental development during his rehab may enhance his performance in the upcoming season. Despite a challenging 2025 due to injuries, Worthy expressed confidence that he will demonstrate his abilities as a standout receiver for Kansas City. He emphasized that last season did not represent his full potential and aims to showcase why the Chiefs made a wise choice in drafting him.

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•Worthy underwent shoulder surgery in January, affecting his 2025 season.
•He ran the fastest 40-yard dash in Scouting Combine history.
•Worthy believes the rehab process has improved his strength and mental approach.
•He aims to prove his abilities as a receiver in 2026.
•Worthy's production last season was limited due to injuries.

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12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Xavier Worthy: Lessons learned rehabbing my shoulder might have been the best thing for me

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Xavier Worthy ran the fastest 40-yard dash in Scouting Combine history before the Chiefs took him in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, so when asked about competing with the Chiefs' other wide receivers on the practice field, Worthy said he knows he'll always stand out.
— Yahoo Sports

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