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ArticleChiefs’ Tyquan Thornton to have surgery with ‘12 to 16-week’ recovery timeline
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Tyquan Thornton crumpled into the grass after attempting to celebrate a 55-yard completion late in the Chiefs' 30-27 win over the Las Vegas Raiders... Thornton cleanly dislocated his ankle... After extensive tests today, Tyquan Thornton is expected back within 12 to 16 weeks, sources say. He'll have surgery within the week and there is a real chance at a late-season or playoff return.
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Thornton out 12-16 weeks with dislocated ankle; playoff return possible.

Thornton suffered a dislocated ankle late in the Chiefs' 30-27 win over Las Vegas and is set for surgery this week with a 12 to 16-week recovery timeline. Ian Rapoport reported that after extensive tests, Thornton has "a real chance at a late-season or playoff return." The surgery will be performed by Dr. Norman Waldrop, a top foot and ankle specialist. At the time of injury, Thornton led the team in yards per reception (19.9) and ranked second in yards (219), and is the only wide receiver with multiple touchdowns this season.

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