Xavier Worthy: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Will the Chiefs Trade for George Pickens? Xavier Worthy’s 33 Yards a Game Isn’t Enough

Patrick Mahomes has spent most of the season throwing to a rotating cast, and Kansas City’s receiver room just got thinner. With Tyquan Thornton recovering from ankle surgery, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell floated a big name for the Chiefs before Tuesday’s deadline: Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 25

Why WR Xavier Worthy is the Chiefs’ X-Factor vs. the Seahawks

For the second game in a row, the Kansas City Chiefs will be without wide receiver Rashee Rice tonight. He remains sidelined due to a hamstring injury he sustained before the bye.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Xavier Worthy Off-Field Update Announced

Xavier Worthy has been a key contributor for the Kansas City Chiefs in their 5-0 start to the season. He currently leads the team in receptions with 21, while also recording 206 receiving yards and one touchdown.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

AFC Notes: Fernando Mendoza, Xavier Worthy, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders

Broncos QB Bo Nix was asked if there was a mental hurdle still with his ankle: “I’d be lying if I said no. … I’m not scared. I’m not physically worried.

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The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Kansas City Chiefs News / TWSN / October 21

Xavier Worthy’s Week 6 Spark Comes With a Week 7 Warning

After Xavier Worthy caught seven passes for a team-high 73 yards in Week 6, it will lead to fantasy managers slotting him in as a “set and leave” candidate for their fantasy team.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy Opens Up About What Makes Patrick Mahomes Special

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy offered insight into what makes Patrick Mahomes effective at building chemistry with his receivers. Worthy highlighted the quarterback’s communication about route spacing and depth, explaining how Mahomes works with receivers to find what suits both players.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Chiefs Week 6 Snap Counts Highlight Xavier Worthy as Patrick Mahomes' Most Reliable Target With Rashee Rice Out

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 22–6 on Sunday, October 18, moving to 5–0 and extending their strong start to the 2026 season. Kansas City led throughout and never allowed Los Angeles to reach the end zone.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 19

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy Finally Stepped Up When Kansas City Needed Him the Most

Amid the ongoing injuries to the Chiefs' receiving corps, there were concerns about how the wideouts would fare against the Chargers. Kansas City was without Tyquan Thornton whose fractured ankle will force him to miss most of the season, and Rashee Rice was also sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Xavier Worthy Sends Kenneth Walker Message After 5th Straight Chiefs Win

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy has heard opposing players talk about Kenneth Walker III and what makes the running back different. Their comments have left Worthy appreciating the fact that he does not have to tackle his own teammate.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Xavier Worthy Steps up for Short-Handed Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy saved his best game of the season for when the team needed it most with seven catches for 73 yards in a 22-6 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy Makes Announcement Amid NFL Season

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy returned to Fresno during the team’s bye week. The 23-year-old made the most of his downtime by championing his foundation’s mission.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 6

WR Tyreek Hill’s Abuse Allegations Aired Out In First Day Of Civil Trial

While the recent rumors surrounding former Chiefs and Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill have been centered around the possibility of his potential return to the NFL, elsewhere in the news cycle today, Hill and his estranged wife were in attendance for the first day of their civil trial against each other.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 24

Reid, Mahomes send messages about play of Xavier Worthy

Chiefs' Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes send messages about play of WR Xavier Worthy

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy tallied eight receptions and one touchdown as the Chiefs opened the 2026 season with back-to-back wins but produced just 43 yards on those catches.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / September 14

NFL Facing Punishment Decision After Xavier Worthy Play

Xavier Worthy and the Kansas City Chiefs opened the 2026 NFL season with an NFC West matchup, hosting Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos in Week 1’s edition of “Monday Night Football.” The Chiefs were coming off a disappointing 2025 campaign, in which they missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Chiefs Star Xavier Worthy's Emotional Pregame Ritual Has Special Family Meaning

Xavier Worthy is known for doing things quickly. The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver ran a record 4.21-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. Kansas City eventually traded up to select him No.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Pro Sports / September 5

Kansas City Chiefs Star Wideout Has Everything To Lose In 2026 Season

Xavier Worthy enters the 2026 season with plenty to prove. The Kansas City Chiefs spent a first-round pick on him back in 2024, betting on his elite speed to turn him into a go-to playmaker.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 3

Chiefs' Worthy may have revealed Mahomes' Week 1 status

Chiefs' Xavier Worthy may have revealed Patrick Mahomes' Week 1 status

Mahomes spent the offseason recovering from the torn ACL and torn LCL he suffered on Dec. 14, 2025.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / August 25

Xavier Worthy’s mom reveals why her son wasn’t selected in school teams despite impressing the coaches

Xavier Worthy was already showing flashes of what he could do with a football long before he became a Kansas City Chiefs star. His mother, Nicky Jones, recently recalled how Worthy would play with kids several grades above him during his early school years.

Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / August 24

Xavier Worthy recalls fulfilling his promise to his mom about playing in the NFL

Xavier Worthy had been thinking about the NFL long before the Kansas City Chiefs called his name. The wide receiver recently reflected on the promise he made to his mother, Nicky Jones, when he was still a kid.

Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / August 22

NFL analysts flag Xavier Worthy for ‘major concerns’ ahead of Chiefs’ 2026 season

Xavier Worthy enters the 2026 season looking to take another step with the Kansas City Chiefs, but Pro Football Network analyst Ian Cummings still has questions about the wide receiver’s game.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 4

Chiefs star Xavier Worthy’s training camp injury is nothing to worry about

Since joining the Kansas City Chiefs as a first-round pick of the 2024 NFL draft, Xavier Worthy has suffered multiple injuries. The most prominent one obviously happened during his rookie season, which derailed a major part of his campaign.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / July 13

Xavier Worthy’s Week 1 Labrum Tear Changed Chiefs’ Approach With WR

In Year 5 post-Tyreek Hill, the Chiefs are still waiting for their wide receiver plan to pay off. They have been unable to count on any of their wideouts since trading the all-time NFL speed merchant.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / May 28

Chiefs get worrisome Xavier Worthy injury news

Worthy dealt with multiple injuries last season, including some friendly fire from Travis Kelce.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / October 19, 2025

Chiefs prove they are still team to beat in AFC

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