Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy Cleared to Play—Could This Be the Game-Changer They Needed?

The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up with a sigh of relief as Xavier Worthy steps back into practice full throttle, finally shedding the shadow of his shoulder injury that sidelined him for two weeks. It’s been a rough patch—remember that early-season clang with Travis Kelce? But this week, Worthy’s not just back; he’s all in, participating fully and off the injury report completely. Coach Andy Reid’s confidence speaks volumes—he knows the Ravens won’t go easy, bruising or not, so mental and physical readiness is everything. On the flip side, the defensive front is navigating its hiccups: Mike Danna’s hip issue leaves his Sunday availability doubtful, Kristian Fulton battles through an ankle concern, and Ashton Gillotte’s elbow injury and recent illness raise eyebrows. The stakes are high, the gridiron’s buzzing, and Chiefs Nation is holding its breath. LEARN MORE.

Andy Reid said earlier in the day that the Chiefs expect Xavier Worthy to return this week. The injury report confirms that.

Worthy is off the report.

He injured his shoulder in a collision with tight end Travis Kelce on a crossing route on the third play of the season. Worthy missed the past two games despite two limited practices in Week 2 and three limited practices in Week 3.

He was a full participant for all three practices this week.

“He feels good,” Reid said, via Pete Sweeney of the Kansas City Star. “And the [Ravens], they’re going to play hard no matter what, whether you have a shoulder [injury] or not. They’re going to try to knock you around a little bit. That’s why you want to make sure you’re in the right frame of mind to go do it — and physically OK.”

Defensive end Mike Danna (hip) had two limited practices, including Friday, and one full practice and is doubtful for Sunday’s game. Cornerback Kristian Fulton (ankle) was limited all week and is questionable to return from his injury.

Defensive end Ashton Gillotte (elbow) also is questionable after missing Friday’s work. Reid said Gillotte was sick, but the practice report does not indicate that.