Chiefs rookie standout Cyrus Allen, Xavier Worthy injured at camp
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Key Points:
- Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen suffered a lower left leg injury during a special teams drill after colliding with cornerback Kaiir Elam while both were gunners on a pooch punt play.
- Allen was helped off the field in a cart and appeared disappointed, while Elam was able to walk away uninjured; Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub praised Allen's strong start to training camp and his contributions on special teams.
- Wide receiver Xavier Worthy also left practice early due to a shoulder injury sustained after making a deep catch, raising concerns given his history of right shoulder surgery last season.
- Allen had emerged as a top rookie receiver, leading all receivers with five catches during 11-on-11 reps and earning the No. 4 receiver spot on the depth chart before his injury.
- Toub emphasized that all rookies participate fully in special teams drills initially, regardless of their offensive or defensive roles, until they establish themselves as starters.
