Tag: Xavier Worthy

Chiefs WR Marquise Brown could miss Week 1 vs. Ravens with sternoclavicular dislocation

Chiefs WR Marquise Brown could miss Week 1 vs. Ravens with sternoclavicular dislocation

The Kansas City Chiefs addressed the wide receiver position by adding new faces this offseason, including former Baltimore Ravens’ first-round pick Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, whom the Chiefs signed to a one-year, $7 million contract in March. The speedy receiver is a significant upgrade to a wide receiver core that struggled for much of last season for the Super Bowl champions.

Brown, 27, suffered a sternoclavicular dislocation against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the team’s first preseason game, meaning he may not have the chance to face his original team in Week 1 when the Ravens travel to Kansas City for the season opener. The injury occurred on the game’s first snap when Brown was tackled awkwardly following an 11-yard reception. Brown was hospitalized following the injury but has since been released.

The Chiefs could turn to first-round rookie Xavier Worthy in Brown’s absence. Worthy broke the 40-yard dash record at the NFL Combine with 4.21 seconds. Kansas City also has talented second-year receiver Rashee Rice, but he faces a possible suspension following a multi-car crash this offseason.

In his three seasons with the Ravens, Brown caught 195 passes for 2,361 yards and 21 touchdowns. Following a trade request, Brown was sent to the Arizona Cardinals, where he spent the last two seasons. Brown caught 118 passes for 1,283 yards and seven touchdowns during his time with the Cardinals. Brown had only crossed 1,000 receiving yards in a season once when he finished with 1,008 yards in his last season with Baltimore in 2021.

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LOOK: Patrick Mahomes, Xavier Worthy arrive for matchup vs. Jaguars

Patrick Mahomes and Xavier Worthy were spotted walking into EverBank Stadium for the #Chiefs’ preseason kickoff against the #Jaguars.

The Kansas City Chiefs are less than two hours away from kicking off their three-game preseason schedule against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium in East Florida.

Though the outcome of this game won’t affect the standings at the end of the 2024 regular season, both teams will use the exhibition matchup to evaluate the talent at all levels of their depth charts.

Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy were spotted walking to Kansas City’s locker room ahead of their tilt against the Jaguars on Saturday.

Take a look at what both of the Chiefs wore ahead of their matchup against Jacksonville:

Though Mahomes and Worthy are only likely to see a handful of snaps in Kansas City’s showdown with the Jaguars in Jacksonville, their pregame outfits are sure to have fans talking all week, regardless of how they perform on Saturday night.

Stay tuned to Chiefs Wire for updates on Kansas City’s matchup against the Jaguars.

Rookie Chiefs WR receives a letter from his mother before Saturday’s game vs. Jaguars

Kansas City #Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy receives a letter from his mother before his first NFL game | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs return to the field for an NFL game for the first time since winning Super Bowl LVIII months ago. The rookies on the roster will get their first taste of the NFL in Saturday night’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

In honor of his first NFL game, a video titled’ A Letter to Xavier,’ narrated by Xavier Worthy’s mother, Nicky Jones, was released on her X account.

“Xavier, as you get ready for your first NFL game, I can’t help but think of some of my favorite memories of you playing the game you love: that one game when you were in Pop Warner, and you scored like seven touchdowns in a game, or when you scored your first high school varsity touchdown, your first collegiate touchdown. And, of course, I can’t forget that 75-yard touchdown versus Oklahoma on the opening play in the Red River rivalry game, one of the biggest rivalry games in college football; you do everything fast, ‘Mr. 4.21’,” said Jones. “But that doesn’t mean all this happened overnight. As your Mom, I’ve watched you put in years of sacrifice, lots and lots of hard work, and dedication to get where you are today, and you deserve every single blessing coming your way as you start your NFL career.”

“Xavier, I want you to remember you set your own standard of excellence—no one else. Continue to set that bar high, and every day, strive to be the best version of yourself on and off the field, my son. I am so proud of you and love you—Times Infinity. Go be great. Go be amazing. Go be legendary.”

Worthy is expected to play significant time in his preseason debut, hoping to make an immediate impact before the regular season begins.

Texas offensive coordinator encouraged by 2024 wide receiver room

On Wednesday, offensive coordinator Kyle Flood showed faith in his WR unit

The Texas Longhorns will begin their first season in the SEC in less than a month. After an offseason full of change, expectations are high due to a roster full of talent. On Wednesday, offensive coordinator Kyle Flood showed faith in his unit.

One of Flood’s biggest challenges is getting the most out of his wide receivers. Xavier Worthy, Jordan Whittington, and Adonai Mitchell were selected in the NFL draft, leaving the Longhorns with holes on offense. However, they moved quickly to fill the void, and Flood has been encouraged by what he has seen.

“Even though we don’t have the returning starts [at receiver], necessarily here at Texas for that position group that we do at some other positions, we have a lot of confidence in that receiver room,”Flood told the media.

As the Longhorns look to replicate last season’s success, they will have plenty of options to rely on who are motivated to prove themselves. That list includes Johntay Cook, a five-star recruit in the 2023 class, former Houston Cougar Matthew Golden, and five-star recruit Ryan Wingo.

Many in Austin, including Flood, are excited about what the new faces can bring to the program.

“I was looking at it this morning before I came in here, and we’ve got nine receivers who are ultimately going to take reps with the ones and twos this training camp, and that’s something we haven’t been anything near that in the three previous years that we’ve been here. So, it’s a talented room. Coach [Chris] Jackson had a good offseason with those guys.”

They will get their first opportunity to make an impact on August 31st when the Longhorns open their season against Colorado State.

Chiefs highlight young receivers in latest training camp hype video

The Kansas City #Chiefs showcased their new-look receiving corps in a hype video that was posted to social media platforms on Thursday.

The Kansas City Chiefs made the wide receiver position their top priority during the 2024 offseason after a dismal performance by their pass-catchers last year.

Now, with speedsters Marquise “Hollywood” Brown and Xavier Worthy on their depth chart behind presumptive No. 1 option Rashee Rice, the team is ready to put the league on notice with a new-look air attack that promises to bring high-scoring football back to Kansas City this season.

In a video posted to social media channels on Thursday, the Chiefs sought to generate hype about their receiving corps by showcasing some of the top plays made by their wideouts during training camp.

Lesser-known contributors like Justyn Ross, Nikko Remigio, and Montrell Washington made appearances beside Brown, Worthy, and Rice in the clip, setting the stage for Kansas City’s preseason, where the Chiefs’ pass catchers will fight for a spot on the team’s roster.

Keep your eye on all of Kansas City’s wideouts to see who makes the team’s 53-man roster ahead of the 2024 regular season.

WATCH: Xavier Worthy shows off speed at Chiefs training camp

Check out this video of Xavier Worthy showing off his speed during practice at #Chiefs training camp on Thursday.

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Xavier Worthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft to help revitalize their offense, which saw its wide receivers struggle last season.

Though second-year wideout Rashee Rice will likely top Kansas City’s depth chart at the position, Worthy’s addition is expected to add elite speed to the Chiefs’ receiving corps and give quarterback Patrick Mahomes another exciting option to target in the passing game.

As training camp nears the end of its third week, the Texas product is starting to settle in during the team’s recent practice sessions and was seen catching a long pass from Mahomes during drills on Thursday.

Take a look at Worthy’s latest highlight from St. Joseph, which was featured by the Chiefs’ official Twitter account:

Worthy, who ran the fastest 40-yard dash in NFL combine history back in March, is poised to be one of the league’s most dynamic deep threats if he can replicate his training camp performances during the regular season.

Aqib Talib praises Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ offensive weapons ahead of the 2024 season

Aqib Talib praises Kansas City #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ offensive weapons ahead of the 2024 season | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs offense has been great throughout the Patrick Mahomes era, but last season was the first year without the usual dominance. The addition of several new players to fuel the unit has many critics curious and optimistic about what the team can accomplish in the new year.

Super Bowl champion cornerback Aquib Talib appeared as a guest recently on the ‘Up and Adams Show with Kay Adams’ to discuss the current state of the Chiefs offense.

“You almost got a Tyreek. You got a Tyreek. You got almost two of them. Now you have Hollywood (Marquise Brown) and (Xavier) Worthy.” said Talib. “You can stretch the field with both of those good guys. Then you have one of the best catch-and-run guys underneath, Rashee Rice (who) is almost like a Deebo Samuel type. And then you got (Travis) Kelce. And you then got a great running back. And then they got Andy Heck. No matter who you give him on the O-Line, he seems to revamp them. Have them Super Bowl ready.”

The Chiefs’ offense has impressed many, who have viewed the many clips online from training camp featuring several of Mahomes’ weapons making incredible plays.

“They got a bunch of guys who can play football. So, and then Mahomes is just now getting to his OG veteran days. So I don’t know, man,” said Talib, “we may be looking at the GOAT.”

Mahomes’s labeling as a GOAT by another Super Bowl winner and former defensive star is a further testament to his greatness. He and the rest of the Chiefs’ offense hope for a breakout season.

Chiefs OC Matt Nagy reflects on Patrick Mahomes, Xavier Worthy’s highlight play

Kansas City #Chiefs OC Matt Nagy reflects on Patrick Mahomes, Xavier Worthy’s highlight play | @EdEastonJr

The football world was buzzing after the emergence of a video featuring the Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback and first-round pick receiver, which gave a preview of potential success in 2024.

Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy spoke with reporters on Wednesday after practice, reflecting on Sunday’s highlight connection between Patrick Mahomes and Xavier Worthy.

“I definitely got too excited for that play; I’ve got to control (and) contain my emotions a little bit, but anyway, the throw, the play, the execution, it’s exciting because it was really the first time we’ve had that type of play with Xavier (Worthy),” said Nagy. “You get a guy that wants it so bad, Pat (Patrick Mahomes) wants it to be able to connect with him, so when that happens, especially early in the practice, it’s a good feeling.”

The famous play immediately went viral, and many fans were excited about what the duo could bring to the offense in the new season.

Nagy pointed out that the Chiefs’ defense, following the catch, stepped up their play to avoid a repeat performance hitting the internet.

“What I think the biggest challenge was was the next day we came out, the defense got after us,” said Nagy. “As a unit, we’ve got to be better and ensure we’re consistent. We weren’t consistent, and we didn’t follow that up.”

The work is just getting started between Mahomes and Worthy as they seek to garner more chemistry throughout training camp and the preseason.

Sorting through all that is the Kansas City Chiefs receiving corps

Making fantasy football sense of this deep but unsettled cast of wideouts.

One of the more remarkable aspects of the Kansas City Chiefs winning back-to-back Super Bowls is that the team hasn’t had a wide receiver reach the 1,000-yard mark since they traded Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins before the 2022 season. That year, JuJu Smith-Schuster, now with the New England Patriots, led the club with 933; last year it was Rashee Rice (938). Beyond that, only current Buffalo Bills WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling has even topped 500 yards the past two years.

Kansas City’s struggles at the position haven’t been from a lack of effort as they’ve used premium picks on Rice, Skyy Moore, and Xavier Worthy, signed veteran free agents (Smith-Schuster and Marquise Brown), and traded for Kadarius Toney and Mecole Hardman. On paper, this year’s group looks the best it has since Hill was traded with a deep mix of talent around quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

What does that mean for fantasy owners? Let’s dive in.

Xavier Worthy: ‘It’s all go’ at Chiefs training camp

Xavier Worthy told reporters about his mindset during a press conference at #Chiefs training camp this week.

The Kansas City Chiefs identified wide receiver Xavier Worthy as their target in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft and traded up with the Buffalo Bills to select the Texas product.

Worthy suffered a hamstring injury during minicamp, limiting his on-field snaps with the team in practices. Regardless, the 21-year-old wideout is ready to show his potential during training camp.

“I definitely feel like there’s no time to ease in, I mean, it’s all go,” Worthy said during comments to the media this week. “Once you’re here, you’re here. I understand what Pat’s saying and just to build that connection with him is going to be key here.”

The rookie also understands that off-field preparation is important for his on-field performance. Later in the press conference, Worthy made it clear that he is doing his best to understand Andy Reid’s notoriously complex offense.

“[I am] just understanding the plays and why it’s ran and how he [Offensive Coordinator Matt Nagy] wants to run the alignments. Understanding all the bits and pieces about the playbook, so I can come in and not miss a beat,” Worthy continued. “It’s a different thing running the plays, but I feel like it’s harder to learn the mental part. So, when you learn the mental part outside of the game, I feel like it’s much easier to come in and do it.”

Patrick Mahomes is looking for improvement in Kansas City’s offense this season, particularly from its receiving corps. With Worthy in the mix, the Chiefs’ pass-catchers seem poised for a bounce-back performance in 2024.