The Aporia · Chiefs' Thornton out 12-16 weeks after dislocating left ankle and tearing ligaments, AP source says

Chiefs' Thornton out 12-16 weeks after dislocating left ankle and tearing ligaments, AP source says

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Maaddi, R. (2026, October 5). Chiefs' Thornton out 12-16 weeks after dislocating left ankle and tearing ligaments, AP source says. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/chiefs-thornton-out-12-16-weeks-after-dislocating-left-ankle-and-tearing-ligaments-ap-source-says/article_ddc24046-495d-55cb-ad8f-a01acf3756d7.html

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Tyquan Thornton, the Kansas City Chiefs' wide receiver, will miss 12 to 16 weeks due to a dislocated left ankle and torn ligaments, according to an anonymous source with knowledge of his injury who spoke to the Associated Press on Monday. Thornton was injured during a game against Las Vegas when he got tackled after making a 55-yard catch; despite briefly standing up to signal a first down, he was eventually carted off the field. This significant loss comes as the undefeated Chiefs (4-0) are also dealing with an injury to wideout Rashee Rice earlier in the same game.

Written by AI on 2026-10-05, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On Sunday night, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton suffered a severe ankle injury during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The incident occurred after catching a 55-yard pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, putting the Chiefs in a strong position near the Raiders' goal line. As Thornton tried to stand up and celebrate the big play, he realized his left foot was bent at an unnatural angle due to being tackled by Raiders safety Treydan Stukes.

Thornton was immediately carted off the field after medical staff tended to him and placed his injured ankle in an aircast. He had five catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns before getting hurt. According to reports from Monday, Thornton is expected to miss 12 to 16 weeks due to dislocating his left ankle and tearing ligaments. The Chiefs remain undefeated at 4-0 despite this setback.

Additionally, fellow receiver Rashee Rice suffered a hamstring injury earlier in the game and will be out for an undisclosed period. These injuries prompted former Chiefs star Tyreek Hill to tweet "Hm," fueling speculation about potential reunions with his old team amid their receiver issues.

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Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton is expected to miss 12 to 16 weeks after dislocating his left ankle and tearing ligaments in it, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Monday. asserted

person → expect → Monday

The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hadn’t announced the details, said Thornton will have surgery this week. asserted

Thornton → speak → surgery

Thornton was having the best game of his career when he got hurt at the end of a 55-yard catch during Kansas City’s 30-27 victory over Las Vegas. asserted

he → have → Vegas

His ankle got caught beneath him and twisted at a gruesome angle after he was hauled down from behind. asserted

he → catch → behind

Thornton briefly stood up to celebrate and signal first down before going to the ground and being carted off the field. asserted

Thornton → stand → field

He had five catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns from Patrick Mahomes. asserted

He → have → Mahomes

The undefeated Chiefs (4-0) also lost wideout Rashee Rice earlier in the game to a hamstring injury. asserted

Chiefs → lose → injury

They have a bye this weekend. asserted

They → have → bye

Thornton was a second-round pick by New England in 2022 but never had more than 22 catches. asserted

Thornton → have → catches

He joined the Chiefs last season and had a career-best 438 yards receiving on only 19 receptions for an average of 19.9 yards per catch. asserted

He → join → catch

He had 11 catches for 219 yards and two scores this season. asserted

He → have → yards

Chiefs' Thornton out 12-16 weeks after dislocating left ankle and tearing ligaments, AP source says

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