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Chiefs’ Tyquan Thornton to have surgery with ‘12 to 16-week’ recovery timeline

Kansas City Chiefs wideout Tyquan Thornton suffered a clean ankle dislocation during Sunday’s 30–27 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, collapsing after a 55-yard catch in the fourth quarter. The injury will require surgery this week, with a projected recovery timeline of 12 to 16 weeks—placing his return window around late December or the postseason.

Sources suggest Thornton, who leads the team in yards per reception (19.9) and ranks second in receiving yards (219), could still contribute meaningfully if he returns in time for the Chiefs’ playoff push. The surgery will be performed by Dr.

Norman Waldrop, a specialist who has treated multiple NFL stars. Thornton’s injury echoes that of former Chiefs receiver Hollywood Brown, who returned in Week 16 of 2024 after a dislocated clavicle and played a key role in the team’s Super Bowl run.

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