PATRICK Mahomes has spoken out as Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy nears his return.

The 22-year-old suffered a dislocated shoulder during the Chiefs ' Week 1 27-21 loss against the Los Angeles Chargers .

Worthy had collided with teammate Travis Kelce , 35, and was ruled out of the game.

Chiefs' medics rushed to the field to assist the receiver as he fell to the floor.

He subsequently missed the Chiefs' 20-17 defeat against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2.

The second-year receiver has since returned to practice with his teammates.

Quarterback Mahomes has been optimistic about the receiver's chances of an early return.

"Having him out there is just a threat in general," Mahomes said.

"Having him on the practice field was very encouraging last week."

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