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 surgery this week.
Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton is expected to be sidelined for 12 to 16 weeks following a severe ankle injury, according to a person familiar with the matter. The injury occurred when Thornton dislocated his left ankle and tore ligaments during a 55-yard catch in Kansas City's 30-27 win over Las Vegas. The injury was sustained as Thornton was tackled from behind, causing his ankle to catch beneath him and twist at an unnatural angle.
Despite the setback, Thornton had been having one of his best games of the season before the injury. He caught five passes for 111 yards and scored two touchdowns on Patrick Mahomes' passes. However, the injury also affected the Chiefs' offense, as they lost wideout Rashee Rice to a hamstring injury earlier in the game. The undefeated Chiefs (4-0) now have a bye week, while Thornton is set to undergo surgery this week.
Thornton, a second-round pick by New England in 2022, had only managed 22 catches in his previous season. Last year, he joined the Chiefs and had a career-high 438 receiving yards on just 19 receptions, averaging 19.9 yards per catch. So far this season, Thornton has 11 receptions for 219 yards and two touchdowns.
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