Tyquan Thornton to undergo ankle surgery, expected recovery of 3-4 months
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton requires surgery for a dislocated ankle following an injury during a 55-yard catch in the fourth quarter of a recent game. He will be sidelined for 3-4 months, which may affect his availability for the postseason if the Chiefs qualify. Thornton had a strong performance before the injury, recording five catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns. The Chiefs are also reportedly interested in re-signing Tyreek Hill, indicating a need for additional depth at the receiver position.
- •Thornton injured his ankle during a 30-27 victory.
- •Surgery is scheduled for this week, with recovery expected to last 3-4 months.
- •He finished the game with five receptions and two touchdowns.
- •Chiefs show interest in Tyreek Hill amid Thornton's injury.
- 9:36 PMESPN — Sources: Chiefs WR Thornton (ankle) expected back in 12-16 weeks
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs WR Tyquan Thornton to have surgery on dislocated ankle, will be out 3-4 months
"Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton went for more tests on his injured ankle on Monday and they confirmed that he will need to have surgery to repair a dislocation.
"Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton is expected back from a dislocated left ankle injury within 12 to 16 weeks, sources told NFL Network.
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External links- ESPNOct 5, 2026, 9:36 PMSources: Chiefs WR Thornton (ankle) expected back in 12-16 weeks
Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton is expected back from a dislocated left ankle injury within 12 to 16 weeks, sources told NFL Network.
- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 8:15 PMChiefs WR Tyquan Thornton to have surgery on dislocated ankle, will be out 3-4 months
Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton went for more tests on his injured ankle on Monday and they confirmed that he will need to have surgery to repair a dislocation.
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