Chiefs' Xavier Worthy Exits Practice Due to Shoulder Injury

WHO:

NBC Sports - Xavier Worthy is a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs.

NBC Sports - Cyrus Allen is a rookie wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs.

WHAT:

NBC Sports - Xavier Worthy had previously dislocated his shoulder early last season, which caused him to miss time.

NBC Sports - The Chiefs are considering bolstering their wide receiver ranks ahead of the regular season due to the injuries sustained by Worthy and Allen.

NBC Sports - The Chiefs lost a pair of wide receivers to injuries at training camp practice, with Xavier Worthy leaving due to a shoulder injury and Cyrus Allen carted off with a lower left leg injury.

NBC Sports - The extent of both Worthy's shoulder injury and Allen's lower leg injury is still being evaluated by the team.

Heavy NFL - Xavier Worthy issued a strong message on his injury status during training camp.

Heavy NFL - Cyrus Allen, a fifth-round pick out of Cincinnati, suffered an apparent left knee injury during a collision at practice.

NBC Sports - Xavier Worthy left practice due to a shoulder injury.

NBC Sports - Cyrus Allen was carted off with a lower left leg injury.

NBC Sports - Worthy finished the previous season with 42 catches for 532 yards and one touchdown.

WHERE:

NBC Sports - The injuries occurred during training camp practice for the Kansas City Chiefs.

WHEN:

NBC Sports - The Chiefs will have their first padded practice on August 3, which will allow for a closer evaluation of various positions.

WHY:

NBC Sports - The Chiefs may need to bolster their wide receiver ranks if either injury leads to long-term absences.

HOW:

NBC Sports - The team is currently evaluating the extent of both Worthy's shoulder injury and Allen's lower leg injury.

Xavier Worthy, who dislocated his shoulder early last season and missed some time, is now facing injuries that have caught the attention of the Kansas City Chiefs. In light of these injuries to Worthy and teammate Allen, the Chiefs are looking to strengthen their wide receiver ranks as they prepare for the upcoming regular season. The team's first padded practice is set for August 3, providing an opportunity to closely evaluate various positions on the roster.