# Will Tyquan Thornton return this season after ankle surgery?

Tyquan Thornton suffered a **dislocated left ankle** in Week 4 (October 4) against the Raiders — a gruesome injury where his foot was facing the wrong direction after a 55-yard TD catch. He had surgery, and the recovery timeline is about **3–4 months**.

Per the wiki (from the Tyquan Thornton page), there's a **"small chance" of a late-season return**, but it's more realistic that he's out through **November at minimum and possibly into the playoffs**. So a return this season isn't impossible, but it's unlikely unless the Chiefs make a deep playoff run and he heals on the faster end of that window.

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Answered 2026-10-06 by ChatFFB — fantasy football answers from a live news wiki.
Source: https://chatffb.com/ask/will-tyquan-thornton-return-this-season-after-ankle-surgery