Chiefs WR Worthy Has Successful Labrum Surgery After 2025

Kansas City, Missouri - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy underwent successful surgery this week to repair a fully torn labrum in his shoulder, an injury that plagued him throughout the 2025 NFL season. The procedure, which Worthy announced on social media, comes after he played through the pain for most of the year following a collision with teammate Travis Kelce in the season opener on September 5 against the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil.

The incident occurred on the third snap of the game, when Worthy, a second-year pro, collided with the 250-pound tight end during a friendly fire mishap on a crossing route. The impact not only tore his labrum but also dislocated his left shoulder. Worthy missed the next two games but returned in Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens, appearing in 14 of the Chiefs' 17 contests. He logged 653 snaps overall, with 650 of them despite the shoulder issue, according to team reports. An ankle injury further complicated his season, and he sat out the finale against the Las Vegas Raiders due to illness, alongside the routine wear of a contact sport.

Worthy's resilience drew praise from Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, who noted in late...