‘That’s a rough one’: Andy Reid addresses gruesome Tyquan Thornton injury
The Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a 30-27 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon to remain unbeaten, but they lost a key player to a gruesome injury. Late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game, wide receiver Tyquan Thornton suffered a very visible ankle injury that certainly didn’t look good. And after…
On Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Paradise, Nevada, the Kansas City Chiefs secured a 30-27 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. However, the win came with a somber note as wide receiver Tyquan Thornton left the game with a severe ankle injury. The injury occurred late in the fourth quarter when Thornton caught a 55-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes, setting up a deep drive for the Chiefs.
Immediately after the catch, Thornton stood up to celebrate, but his injury became apparent as he realized his ankle was severely dislocated. As he fell to the ground, it was clear the injury was serious.
Thornton's immediate reaction was one of celebration before the reality of his injury set in. Post-game, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that Thornton had undergone a procedure to reposition his dislocated ankle. The Chiefs coach, Andy Reid, provided an update on his injured player after the game. "That doesn’t look good," Reid commented to SBNation’s Jared Sapp, expressing concern for Thornton's condition.
He added, "He’s going to fly back with us, and we’ll get further evaluation later." Reid went on to praise Thornton's character, calling him a "great father, a great husband" and a "leader for the group." With the injury's nature, it seems Thornton will be sidelined for an extended period.
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