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‘Hate to See It’: Travis Kelce Left Heartbroken After Chiefs Star Gets Sidelined for Months With Horrific Injury

The Kansas City Chiefs felt real heartbreak despite a 30-27 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4. Well, the entire community, including the Chiefs’

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Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 3:13 AM

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Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce expressed heartbreak after wide receiver Tyquan Thornton suffered a dislocated left ankle.
Thornton is expected to miss 12 to 16 weeks following surgery, with hope for a late-season or playoff return.
The injury occurred during Kansas City's 30-27 Week 4 win against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce expressed his heartbreak following a severe injury to wide receiver Tyquan Thornton during a 30-27 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Thornton dislocated his left ankle late in the fourth quarter after catching a 55-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes, requiring surgery that will sideline him for 12 to 16 weeks.

Speaking on the New Heights podcast, Kelce praised Thornton's work ethic and voiced hope for a potential postseason return. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid also praised the receiver, while reports indicate Kansas City has contacted free agent Tyreek Hill's agent Drew Rosenhaus to address wide receiver depth.

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