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Chiefs Star Undergoes Successful Surgery Months After Week 1 Injury

Chiefs Star Undergoes Successful Surgery Months After Week 1 Injury

Summary

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy had successful shoulder surgery after injuring himself early in the 2025 season. The surgery was to repair a torn labrum, and with the Chiefs not in the playoffs, he is now focusing on recovery for the 2026 season.

Key Facts

  • Xavier Worthy, a Kansas City Chiefs player, had shoulder surgery to fix a torn labrum.
  • He got injured in the first game of the 2025 season during a play with teammate Travis Kelce.
  • Worthy missed two games after the injury but played the rest of the season until the last game.
  • The Chiefs chose surgery for Worthy after being eliminated from playoff contention.
  • Worthy's 2025 season stats include 42 catches for 532 yards and one touchdown, plus 87 rushing yards.
  • The Chiefs’ medical team and head coach Andy Reid are hopeful about Worthy’s recovery.
  • Worthy's rehabilitation started with the aim of returning for the 2026 training camp.

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