Final Injury Report: 1 Out, 1 Doubtful for Chiefs

Philadelphia Eagles will be without key starter for Sunday's Super Bowl rematch.

Nov 29, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) runs with the ball against Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid was transparent all week with regard to Xavier Worthy’s potential availability for Sunday’s Super Bowl rematch with Philadelphia.

The head coach said Wednesday that Worthy wasn’t headed toward surgery. And on Friday, when Worthy was back practicing during team periods, was also honest.

“I’d probably tell you, it’s slim,” Reid said Friday, “but there's still a chance.”

Officially, Worthy is doubtful for Sunday’s showdown with the Eagles at Arrowhead Stadium (3:25 p.m. CT, FOX/WDAF Channel 4, 96.5 The Fan). Reportedly dealing with a dislocated right shoulder sustained in a freak collision with Travis Kelce on the third play of the season last week against the Chargers, Worthy stunned everyone on Thursday. He returned to limited work at practice, something most observers had assumed was at least a week away.

#Eagles will be without top TE Dallas Goedert and KR Will Shipley against #Chiefs. Newcomer Tank Bigsby could return kickoffs for Philly on Sunday. https://t.co/PgpQuggU2I pic.twitter.com/HHTlk0APs6

— Zak Gilbert (@zaksgilbert) September 12, 2025

Worthy shocks observers by returning to practice

Worthy has practiced both Thursday and Friday with a shoulder brace that didn’t appear to limit his movement, in the brief time media were allowed to view practice. And even if he suits up Sunday and doesn’t catch a pass, his mere presence as a deep threat on the outside could help the Chiefs.

But Reid has never been one to play games. Worthy is expected to play only if he can move the chains, and only if he’s not risking further injury. The Chiefs need him healthy.

Jan 30, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; American team wide receiver Jalen Royals of Utah State (17) and American team defensive back Mac McWilliams of UCF (27) fight for a pass during Senior Bowl practice for the American team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images | Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

That’s partly because rookie Jalen Royals will officially miss a second straight game with knee tendinitis. Royals could make his debut next week, but his absence further depletes depth for the Chiefs, who’ll be without Rashee Rice for a second week during his six-game suspension.

The good news is that another rookie, defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott, is expected to make his NFL debut on Sunday. He missed the Week 1 contest with an ankle injury.

Philadelphia report

Philadelphia, meanwhile, will officially be without starting tight end Dallas Goedert, the Eagles’ leading pass-catcher in last week’s 24-20 win over the Cowboys.

Aug 22, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) makes a catch and is tackled by New York Jets safety Jarius Monroe (25) during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images | Mark Smith-Imagn Images

The Eagles also will miss kick returner Will Shipley, ruled out with an oblique injury, although the team this week traded for Jacksonville running back Tank Bigsby. Kansas City special teams coordinator Dave Toub said Thursday he expected to see Bigsby returning kickoffs if Shipley couldn’t go.

Without Goedert, the Eagles will turn to fourth-year veteran Grant Calcaterra, who posted 298 yards and a touchdown on 24 receptions last season.  

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