The Chiefs may be two months from opening the 2026 season, but one name is already standing out in Kansas City’s summer work: Xavier Worthy.
NFL insider Jesse Newell of The Athletic called the wide receiver the team’s “summer practice MVP,” pointing to the way he has looked with Patrick Mahomes during offseason workouts. Newell wrote, “If the Chiefs had a summer practice MVP, it would’ve been Worthy, who flashed consistent chemistry with quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Worthy also checks many other boxes for a potential breakout player,” and added that “…Worthy played through a torn labrum last season, and coach Andy Reid said the ailment led the team to limit his route tree. Worthy should be back to full strength for Week 1 after offseason surgery.”
That kind of buzz is notable because Worthy’s 2025 season was defined by injuries. He was dealing with multiple issues, including an early setback in the very first game, when a miscommunication with Travis Kelce sent the tight end crashing into him against the Los Angeles Chargers and knocked Worthy out of the game.
Even with those stops and starts, Worthy has always carried the reputation of a player who can stress defenses with speed and athleticism. Now, heading into his third NFL season, the talk is that he’s sharpening the rest of his game too. For a Chiefs team trying to bounce back after missing the playoffs in 2025, that would be a welcome development.
Kansas City opens its 2026 NFL season on September 14 at home against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football.
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