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Xavier Worthy’s Injury Makes the Trade Deadline a Test of the Chiefs’ Receiver Depth

The Chiefs’ 35-12 win over the Jets should have offered a chance to enjoy a convincing Sunday. Instead, Xavier Worthy’s late hamstring injury has left Kansas City with a difficult question ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline: How much can this…

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Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 4:04 AM

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Writer Jeremy argues that Xavier Worthy's hamstring injury severely tests the Chiefs' receiver depth ahead of the trade deadline.
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the New York Jets 35-12 prior to Worthy suffering the late hamstring injury.
Wide receiver Tyquan Thornton is already sidelined on injured reserve for Kansas City.

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The Kansas City Chiefs are facing depth questions at wide receiver following a hamstring injury to Xavier Worthy during their 35-12 win over the New York Jets. With Tyquan Thornton already placed on injured reserve, general manager Brett Veach must quickly decide whether to pursue trade options ahead of Tuesday's deadline or rely on internal depth.

Writer Jeremy argues that the Chiefs should not panic-trade for a receiver unless the right player is available at a sensible price. Instead, Kansas City can look to Rashee Rice, Jalen Royals, Cyrus Allen, Nikko Remigio, and tight end Travis Kelce to carry the passing attack if Worthy faces a short-term absence.

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