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Tyquan Thornton Ruled Out After Ankle Surgery, Chiefs React

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC · How we work

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Tyquan Thornton Injured

Tyquan Thornton dislocated his left ankle on a 55-yard catch against the Las Vegas Raiders.
He finished with a career-best five receptions for 111 yards and two touchdowns.
Doctors said surgery is required, estimating a three-to-four-month recovery and ruling him out indefinitely.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said the ankle looks bad.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes said he is praying for Thornton’s recovery.

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Tyquan Thornton Injured

Tyquan Thornton dislocated his left ankle on a 55-yard catch against the Las Vegas Raiders.
He finished with a career-best five receptions for 111 yards and two touchdowns.
Doctors said surgery is required, estimating a three-to-four-month recovery and ruling him out indefinitely.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said the ankle looks bad.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes said he is praying for Thornton’s recovery.

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