The Kansas City Chiefs are going for a Super Bowl three-peat starting this fall, and the hard work that leads to titles begins early in the winter.
For players, this involves allowing their bodies to rest and recover while also treating any residual ailments.
Jaylen Watson, a cornerback, appears to have played the majority of the 2023 season with a torn labrum in his shoulder, and he stated on Twitter that he had successful surgery to repair the injury.
Playing through pain and even injury is pretty much a requirement for pro athletes, especially NFL players, and Watson certainly demonstrated his toughness throughout the 2023 season.
Watson, a seventh-round draft pick in 2022, has emerged as an important depth component in the secondary for Kansas City, which has had to reinvent itself on the fly.
Despite previously winning with a fast-moving, high-scoring offense, they took a more conservative approach in 2023 and finished second in points and total yards allowed, establishing themselves as one of the NFL’s finest defenses.
They have several young players in their secondary, including All-Pro First-Team cornerback Trent McDuffie, fellow starting cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, and safety Bryan Cook.
While the Chiefs used their franchise tag on Sneed, he has been granted permission to seek a trade, and many anticipate him to go before the next season begins.
Watson’s return to full football activity is unknown, as labrum surgery can take a long time to heal.
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