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Chiefs’ Thornton Out 12-16 Weeks After Dislocating Left Ankle and Tearing Ligaments, AP Source Says
Tyquan Thornton is expected to miss 12 to 16 weeks after surgery on a dislocated left ankle, but a late-season return remains possible, ESPN reported.
- Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton suffered a dislocated ankle late in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Las Vegas Raiders and will undergo surgery this week, facing a 12 to 16-week recovery timeline.
- The injury occurred after Thornton made a key 55-yard catch in the fourth quarter, capping his career-best performance with 111 yards and two touchdowns before he exited Allegiant Stadium on crutches.
- Quarterback Patrick Mahomes called Thornton "one of the best teammates" he has ever had, while reports suggest the Chiefs may pursue free agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill to address the offensive void.
- Fellow wide receiver Rashee Rice also exited Sunday's win early with a right hamstring injury after a 7-yard catch, and head coach Andy Reid held him out as a precaution for the remainder of the game.
- Sports doctor David Chao confirmed surgery is set for "within the week," and NFL Network reports a "real chance" at a late-season or playoff return for the 26-year-old receiver despite the lengthy recovery.
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Chiefs’ Thornton out 12-16 weeks after dislocating left ankle and tearing ligaments, AP source says
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. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hadn’t announced the details, said Thornton will have...
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Chiefs' Thornton out 12-16 weeks after dislocating left ankle and tearing ligaments, AP source says
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.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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