Chiefs' Xavier Worthy Puts Positive Spin on Injury-Riddled 2025 NFL Season
Summary
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy had a tough 2024 NFL season due to shoulder and ankle injuries. After successful shoulder surgery in January, he is focusing on recovery and plans to improve his performance in the 2025 season.Key Facts
- Xavier Worthy was the Chiefs' first-round draft pick in 2024.
- Worthy got a shoulder injury during the season opener caused by a collision with teammate Travis Kelce.
- The injury included a dislocated shoulder and a fully torn labrum, a part of the shoulder joint.
- Despite injuries, Worthy played 14 games, making 42 catches for 532 yards and one touchdown.
- Worthy had surgery in January to fix his shoulder and described it as successful.
- He feels the injury and recovery helped him learn the mental and physical demands of being a professional player.
- The Chiefs had a rough 2024 season, finishing 6-11 and missing the playoffs after several successful years.
- Worthy said his 2024 stats don't show his true potential and aims to play better next year.
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