It’s the offseason in the NFL - that stretch of time when players heal, teams reset, and fans start dreaming about what’s next. For Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy, the road to next season officially began with a successful surgery on his torn labrum.
Worthy shared the update himself, posting “Successful surgery. Coming for it all next year.
Let’s work [the] road to recovery,” on X (formerly Twitter), along with a photo on Instagram showing his arm in a sling. It’s the kind of message you expect from a young, hungry player - and Worthy’s clearly got his eyes locked on a bounce-back 2026.
The 23-year-old speedster wrapped up his second NFL season with 42 catches for 532 yards and a touchdown across 14 games. He also added 87 rushing yards on 11 carries - a nod to his versatility and the Chiefs’ willingness to get creative with how they use him. But for a former first-round pick, those numbers are still just scratching the surface.
Worthy knows it, too. “Keep doubting me,” he posted.
“Y’all are creating a monster!” That kind of chip-on-the-shoulder energy is exactly what you want to see from a player trying to take the next step - especially on a team like the Chiefs, where expectations are sky-high and the offense is built to fly.
Through two seasons, Worthy has totaled 1,361 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. Solid production, no doubt - but the feeling around him has always been that there's another gear he hasn't quite hit yet.
With his elite speed and the Chiefs’ dynamic offense, the potential is there for a breakout. The key now is health, consistency, and chemistry - three things that could elevate him from a promising piece to a true impact player in Year 3.
Kansas City’s offense has been evolving, and with Patrick Mahomes under center, there’s always room for a receiver to emerge. If Worthy can stay healthy and build on what he’s already shown, he could become a much bigger part of the equation in 2026.
For now, the focus is recovery. But come training camp, don’t be surprised if Xavier Worthy’s name starts surfacing a lot more - not just as a gadget guy or a deep threat, but as a legitimate weapon in one of the league’s most dangerous offenses.