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Xavier Worthy Undergoes Successful Shoulder Surgery After Injury-Plagued Season

1/15/2026

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy underwent successful shoulder surgery in 2025 to repair a torn labrum.
The 2025 season was injury-plagued for Worthy, the Chiefs' 2024 first-round pick.
He sustained the injury in the season opener but returned for the season finale.
With playoff contention ended, Worthy and the organization chose surgery for a full recovery.
Worthy finished 2025 with 42 receptions for 532 yards and two touchdowns.

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Story summary

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy underwent successful shoulder surgery in 2025 to repair a torn labrum.
The 2025 season was injury-plagued for Worthy, the Chiefs' 2024 first-round pick.
He sustained the injury in the season opener but returned for the season finale.
With playoff contention ended, Worthy and the organization chose surgery for a full recovery.
Worthy finished 2025 with 42 receptions for 532 yards and two touchdowns.