Xavier Worthy Ruled Out for Chiefs' Super Bowl Rematch Against Eagles
The Kansas City Chiefs will be without rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy for their Week 2 Super Bowl rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles. Worthy is still recovering from a dislocated right shoulder he sustained in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers. His absence further depletes an already thin Chiefs receiving corps.
Injury Update and Return Timeline
Despite positive steps in his recovery, including being a limited participant in Friday's practice, Worthy has been officially ruled out for Sunday's game. Coach Andy Reid had previously mentioned a slim chance of Worthy playing, but ultimately, the decision was made to prioritize his long-term health. Worthy was seen catching passes at practice with extra padding on his injured shoulder.
The Chiefs are optimistic that Worthy could return as early as Week 3 against the New York Giants. He has not been placed on Injured Reserve (IR), which would have forced him to miss a minimum of four games. This suggests the injury is not considered long-term, and the team is hopeful for a quick recovery.
Impact on Chiefs' Wide Receiver Depth
Worthy's absence adds to the Chiefs' woes at the wide receiver position. Rookie Jalen Royals is already ruled out due to a right knee injury, and Rashee Rice is serving a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. This leaves the Chiefs short-handed as they face the Eagles.
Travis Kelce inadvertently collided with Worthy during the Week 1 game against the Chargers, resulting in the shoulder injury. The play occurred on the third play of the game.
Chiefs' Wide Receiver Depth Chart
Without Worthy, Royals, and Rice, the Chiefs' receiving options are limited. The team will need other players to step up and fill the void. Here is a look at how the Chiefs' WR room lines up: