Wide receiver Tyquan Thornton, waived by New England Patriots, joining the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad. Thornton is a 2022 second-round pick out of Baylor, and not the top threat the Patriots had hoped for after posting a 4.28 time in the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine. He played in six games for the Patriots this season, with one start, and had 39 receptions for 385 yards and two touchdowns. He cleared waivers on Monday.
Tyquan Thornton joins Chiefs' practice squad
The New England Patriots released 2022 second-round pick Tyquan Thornton. Despite the team's need for help at receiver, Thornton never played for the Patriots, and the sudden release wasn't unexpected. The Kansas City Chiefs, seeing the situation, chose to put his talent to work and signed him to a practice squad deal, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The release wasn't unexpected, as a fresh start would be best for both teams.
The Chiefs are struggling to find receiver help after losing Rashee Rice and DeAndre Hopkins. Patrick Mahomes has led the team to nine wins so far, but the offense is not as dangerous as it once was. The Chiefs have been searching for help since the trade deadline. Thornton, a speedy draft pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, has struggled in the pros due to injury and healthy scratches. Despite appearances in 28 games over the course of three seasons, he has 39 receptions for 385 yards with two touchdowns in his career.
Thornton was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2022, after suffering a fractured clavicle in the preseason. He was activated on October 8, 2022. In Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns, Thornton scored his first receiving and rushing touchdowns, making him the first Patriots wide receiver since Deion Branch to score a receiving and rushing touchdown in the same game.
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The Kansas City Chiefs falls to the Buffalo Bills 30-21 ending their 15-game winning streakThornton had 22 receptions for 247 yards and two touchdowns during his first year. He also gained 16 yards and scored a touchdown on 3 rushes. Thornton was ruled to injured reserve on August 31, 2023.[14] He was activated on October 14. The Patriots released Thornton on November 16, 2024.
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