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Chiefs Rule Out Xavier Worthy for Week 3 After Doctors Say He 'Wasn't Ready'

Coach Andy Reid said doctors judged him not ready after limited practices.

Overview

  • Kansas City listed the rookie wideout inactive for the Giants game, extending his absence to a third straight week.
  • Andy Reid said Worthy practiced but "it just wasn't right," and that he and team doctors agreed sitting him was best.
  • He injured his shoulder in a Week 1 collision with Travis Kelce, and The Sporting News has reported a fully torn labrum.
  • Worthy has logged five consecutive limited practices and is expected to wear a harness upon return, with some reports suggesting a possible Week 4 timeline.
  • His absence continues to thin a receiver group already missing Rashee Rice on suspension, though Tyquan Thornton, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquise Brown contributed in the Week 3 win.