Chiefs rookie standout Allen, Worthy injured
Chiefs wide receiver Cyrus Allen sustained a lower left leg injury during a special teams drill, while fellow receiver Xavier Worthy also left the field early because of a shoulder injury.
The Kansas City Chiefs are dealing with a double dose of bad news as it relates to their wide receiver corps, with rookie standouts Cyrus Allen and Xavier Worthy both going down with injuries. Allen's lower left leg injury, sustained during a special teams drill, has to be a concern for the team given his promising start to camp. As for Worthy, the shoulder injury is a bit more vague, but any time a player leaves early with an injury, it's a red flag.
These injuries come at a critical time for the Chiefs, who are looking to build on last season's success. With the tour of the NFL preseason in full swing, teams are starting to get a look at their rosters and make adjustments. The Chiefs, in particular, are trying to gel their offense with new and returning players. Losing two key receivers, even if it's just for a short period, could set back that process.
What's next to watch is the severity of these injuries and how long Allen and Worthy will be out. The Chiefs will likely provide updates after practice, and we'll get a better sense of the impact on their preseason plans. For now, it's a wait-and-see approach, but fantasy football enthusiasts and Chiefs fans alike will be holding their breath, hoping these injuries aren't serious.
Originally reported by espn.com. TourNews adds analysis for sports & fitness readers.