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Tyquan Thornton injury leaves Chiefs fans heartbroken and NFL teams guessing

A scary head injury in Week 15 now clouds Tyquan Thornton’s late-season momentum and his rising free-agent stock after a breakout year with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Tyquan Thornton has enjoyed a surprising resurgence with the Kansas City Chiefs, one of the few truly bright spots in an otherwise frustrating season for the organization. However, Thornton's story took a heartbreaking turn in Week 15 when he was injured on a reckless hit by Los Angeles Chargers Tony Jefferson.