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The Kansas City Chiefs have barely settled into training camp, but already a series of injuries are raising serious questions about the team’s depth at wide receiver.
The most recent blow came on Tuesday, when second-year receiver Xavier Worthy suffered a head injury during practice. Although he initially returned to the field, Worthy has now entered the NFL’s concussion protocol, head coach Andy Reid confirmed on Wednesday.
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Worthy, a dynamic playmaker from Texas, is being counted on to help stretch defenses for Patrick Mahomes and create space for Travis Kelce. At just 22 years old, his development is considered a key part of Kansas City’s offensive strategy for 2025.
But Worthy isn’t the only concern for the Chiefs’ receiving corps.
Veteran Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, who was hampered by injuries last season, was also carted off the practice field on Tuesday. Although later reports indicated that Brown may have avoided a serious setback, any missed time could leave the Chiefs relying on less proven options.
Chiefs’ depth tested early in training camp
Kansas City has been no stranger to injury troubles among its pass catchers. Rashee Rice, another top receiver, is still working back from major knee surgery, while last season’s acquisition DeAndre Hopkins is now with the Baltimore Ravens. Brown himself only appeared in two games last year, and Rice and Hopkins combined for just 14 games played.
That leaves Mahomes with veteran JuJu Smith-Schuster and rookie Jalen Royals, a fourth-round pick out of Utah State, among the remaining healthy options. Royals’ role could grow quickly if injuries persist, placing added pressure on the young receiver to contribute early.
Meanwhile, the rest of the AFC West is not standing still. Both the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers are coming off playoff seasons, and the Las Vegas Raiders have added veteran quarterback Geno Smith and rookie running back Ashton Jeanty, who enters the league after a standout college career at Boise State.
Kansas City’s path to another Super Bowl appearance will not get any easier. The Chiefs open the regular season with a divisional clash against the Chargers, followed by a high-profile rematch with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Until then, Andy Reid‘s squad will have to navigate the remainder of training camp and a full slate of preseason games-battling both the elements and the growing list of injuries.
“It’s hard work,” Reid said of the grueling Missouri heat. “You’re out there in the heat. It’s tough… but the guys battled through. I appreciate the tempo they set and all the energy that they gave.”
The weeks ahead will be a test for Kansas City’s depth, resilience, and ability to adjust on the fly as the injury bug bites early and often.
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