Tyquan Thornton
NFL Injury Report

Tyquan Thornton Injury Status

Kansas City Chiefs • WR
Latest Injury Status
Injured Reserve
IR

The transaction frees up a spot on the 53-man roster for linebacker Cam Jones, who was signed off the practice squad. After dislocating his left ankle in the Chiefs' Oct. 4 win over the Raiders and requiring surgery, Thornton is facing an estimated recovery timeline of 3-to-4 months, which means that he'll likely be sidelined until at least Week 17 or 18 in a best-case scenario. While Thornton is out, the Chiefs are expected to lean on Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen to handle more reps in three-receiver sets alongside starters Rashee Rice (hamstring) and Xavier Worthy.

Injury Details

Body Part
Ankle
Location
Leg
Side
Left
Expected Return
Jan 17, 2027

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Tyquan Thornton Injury History

October 14, 2026
Injured Reserve • Ankle
Surgery
The Chiefs placed Thornton (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday.
October 13, 2026
Injured Reserve • Ankle
Surgery
The Chiefs placed Thornton (ankle) on injured reserve Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
October 12, 2026
out • Ankle
Surgery
Thornton is slated to undergo surgery later this week to address the dislocated left ankle he sustained in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Raiders and is facing an expected recovery timeline of 3-to-4 months, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.
October 5, 2026
out • Ankle
Surgery
Thornton is viewed as out indefinitely after dislocating his ankle during Sunday's 30-27 win over the Raiders, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
October 5, 2026
out • Ankle
Dislocated
Thornton exited Sunday's game against the Raiders due to a left ankle injury and will not return.
October 4, 2026
active
Thornton caught both of his targets for 22 yards in Kansas City's 24-10 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
September 30, 2026
active
Thornton caught all four of his targets for 86 yards in Sunday's 33-30 overtime win against the Colts.
September 22, 2026
active
Thornton didn't catch his only target during Monday night's 31-10 win over the Broncos.
September 16, 2026
active
Thornton secured one of two targets for 11 yards in the Chiefs' 9-9 preseason tie with the Seahawks on Friday.
August 29, 2026
active
Thornton is dealing with a hamstring issue, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
August 19, 2026
active
Thornton (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's practice on a cart, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
August 19, 2026
active
Thornton (hamstring) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
August 19, 2026
questionable • Hamstring
Not Specified
questionable
August 18, 2026
active
Thornton started at wide receiver Saturday's 20-12 preseason loss to the Rams, according to Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star.
August 17, 2026
active
Thornton is locked in as a top-three wide receiver for the Chiefs alongside Rashee Rice (knee) and Xavier Worthy (shoulder), Joshua Brisco of SI.com reports.

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