DECEMBER 10, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM
JUAN THORNHILL #1 - SAFETY - CLEVELAND BROWNS
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0 INT •
0 SCK
25 TCKL
0 INT
0 SCK
Juan Thornhill: "I believe once we started eliminating those small things..guys started to have more fun" ' Press Conference 12/10 S Juan Thornhill speaks to the media.
Notches first INT of 2021 Thornhill recorded six tackles (four solo) and his first interception of the season Sunday versus the Broncos.
Impact Thornhill's rookie season drew some buzz thanks to a trio of interceptions and a promising tackle total (58). While he has just one interception in each of the last two seasons -- 2021 still has some time for him to add to it -- Thornhill seems to be trending up in his tackle count. If he maintains his current pace, the third-year safety would finish out the season with a career-best of about 64 tackles.
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Juan Thornhill Picks Off Bridgewater's Pass Over the Middle Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill picks off Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater's pass over the middle.
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Thornhill with the !Lurk
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Chiefs hope turnaround has begun with Packers on horizon
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Records nine tackles Thornhill had nine tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 27-3 loss at Tennessee.
Impact Thornhill made his second consecutive start at free safety in the blowout loss, and he's played all but three defensive snaps between the two contests. The 26-year-old had strong production Sunday but is unlikely to be an IDP option going forward.
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Chiefs' safety Juan Thornhill on preparing for the Titans, Derrick Henry on Sunday Kansas City Chiefs' safety Juan Thornhill on preparing for the Tennessee Titans and running back Derrick Henry on Sunday during a press conf...
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Juan Thornhill: "I had a lot of fun out there" ' Press Conference 10/22 S Juan Thornhill speaks to the media ahead of the Chiefs Week 7 matchup with the Tennessee Titans
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Chiefs use defense _ say what? _ to handle Washington
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Moving into starting role The Chiefs plan to start Thornhill at free safety in Sunday's game in Washington ahead of Daniel Sorensen, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Perhaps no player in the Chiefs' much-maligned defense has struggled as much as Sorensen, who Pro Football Focus ranks as its 83rd safety among the 85 players at the position who have played 100-plus snaps this season. In addition to missing nine tackles -- 20.5 percent of his overall opportunities, per Pro Football Reference -- Sorensen has also been responsible for a 153.8 passer rating when targeted in coverage this season. The Chiefs are hoping that Thornhill can provide an upgrade at the back end, and even if he's not a standout performer in real-life terms, he should have ample opportunities to record statistics. Thanks in part to his own shortcomings in coverage, Sorensen still racked up 35 tackles through five games, a total that ranks tied for 13th among secondary players.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs could be without Clark, Ward for game vs Chargers
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Chiefs defense searching for answers after loss to Ravens
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Chiefs Safety Juan Thornhill talks about the challenges of playing the Baltimore Ravens Kansas City Chiefs Safety Juan Thornhill talks about the challenges of playing the Baltimore Ravens during a press conference Friday afterno...
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Chiefs' Mathieu ready to take field after COVID-19 bout
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Chiefs All-Pro safety Mathieu out of COVID-19 protocol
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Recovered from groin injury Thornhill (groin) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Impact Thornhill's full participation in practice Wednesday indicates that he's no longer bothered by the groin injury he sustained in early August. With fellow safety Tyrann Mathieu's (illness) status for Sunday's season opener against the Browns in doubt, Thornhill regaining full health has become an even more important development for the Chiefs.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs still missing Mathieu to COVID as Week 1 work begins
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Chiefs look to extend AFC West run, return to Super Bowl
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Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill's pick was just one play. But it reveals a lot The Chiefs are prioritizing returning Juan Thornhill to the player he’s shown he can be. Here’s how.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
