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Raiders could face NFL punishment after Chiefs' Thornton injury

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Raiders could face NFL punishment after Chiefs' Thornton injury

Summary

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton was carted off the field during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders on October 4, 2026, after sustaining a significant ankle injury. The injury occurred following a tackle from Raiders safety Treydan Stukes, which has led to a review by the NFL regarding whether it was a hip drop tackle. While the referees did not flag the play, the league can still impose fines if they deem it a violation. Thornton reportedly suffered a dislocated ankle and is out indefinitely, pending further evaluations.

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Status Watch

•Tyquan Thornton suffered an ankle injury against the Raiders on October 4.
•Stukes' tackle may be reviewed for potential NFL discipline.
•Thornton's injury leaves him out indefinitely with a dislocated ankle.
•Hip drop tackles are banned ahead of the 2024 season due to injury concerns.
•NFL could impose fines based on the nature of the tackle.

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5:31 AMYahoo Sports — Raiders Face Punishment Decision From NFL Amid Chiefs Tyquan Thornton’s Scary Injury

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