Patrick Mahomes now knows when he can get Tyquan Thornton back after his brutal injury

Home NFL NBA Soccer MLB Boxing More sports Lifestyle Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes now knows when he can get Tyquan Thornton back after his brutal injuryThe Chiefs could explore the free-agent market to help fill the void left by a player who looked ready to change everything.

Sports WriterSports Writer 05/10/2026 – 16:22CDT Follow MARCA on GoogleCompartir en FacebookCompartir en TwitterCompartir en TelegramCompartir en WhatsappKansas City Chiefs. New angle shows Tyquan Thornton getting up unaware of horrific injuryKansas City Chiefs. Chiefs remain the AFC only undefeated team as Patrick Mahomes knows how this hot start can lead them back to the Super BowlTyquan Thornton touched heaven and hell within minutes. The Kansas City Chiefs receiver turned in the performance of his life in a nail-biting 30-27 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, securing the AFC West lead, but he ended up leaving the field on a stretcher with a devastating injury that puts his season in jeopardy.

The 26-year-old receiver suffered a dislocated ankle in the fourth quarter and will need immediate surgery. Still, it isn’t all bad news in Andy Reid’s locker room: there is a small ray of hope that he could return before the end of the year.

According to a report from CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, the estimated recovery time is three to four months. If the timeline holds without setbacks, Thornton could be back in January, just in time for the final stretch of the regular season and the start of the playoffs.

Despite the moderate optimism, the front office led by Brett Veach knows it can’t sit idle and is already weighing options on the market.

With Thornton out, Tyreek Hill’s name is once again ringing loudly in Kansas City’s offices. The former Super Bowl LIV champion hasn’t played since the serious knee injury he suffered in September 2025. Although questions remain about his physical condition at 32, his explosive chemistry with Patrick Mahomes keeps him as the dream candidate for Chiefs fans.

The loss hits Kansas City where it hurts. The 2022 second-round draft pick was finally tapping into the potential that had been demanded of him since he arrived in the NFL.

Against the Raiders, Thornton had a dream game with five receptions, 111 yards and two touchdowns, including a spectacular 55-yard catch that set up the winning score with 3:35 left on the clock.

Now, both Thornton and the Chiefs begin a race against time with their sights set on January.