Overview
- The second-year receiver announced the operation on social media, indicating the procedure repaired a fully torn labrum in his shoulder.
- He sustained the injury in Week 1 against the Chargers after a collision with Travis Kelce, missed Weeks 2–3, returned in Week 4, and later sat Week 18 due to illness.
- Worthy played much of 2025 through the shoulder issue and also dealt with an ankle problem, posting 42 receptions for 532 yards and one touchdown across 14 games.
- He added 87 rushing yards, with multiple outlets noting his use of a harness while trying to contribute despite limited range of motion.
- With Kansas City out of the playoffs, the surgery marks the start of rehab as he targets a healthier 2026, punctuated by a message to critics: "Keep doubting me y’all are making a monster!"