TYQUAN THORNTON NEWS

Finds new opportunity Thornton signed with the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Thornton was waived by the Patriots on Saturday after a disappointing three-year run in New England. The Baylor product was selected in the second round of the 2022 Draft by the team but never lived up to expectations. The 24-year-old had been a healthy scratch each of the last two weeks, but he'll now have an opportunity for a fresh start in Kansas City.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Let go by New England The Patriots waived Thornton on Saturday, Mike Kadlick of CLNSMedia.com reports.

Impact Selected 50th overall by New England in the 2022 NFL Draft, Thornton never really got going through the first two and a half years of his NFL career, partially due to injuries which limited him to just nine regular-season games in 2023, per Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site. The Patriots had to make room on the 53-man roster for the return of Christian Barmore, and the fact that Thornton was a healthy scratch for four of the last five games made him the most expendable. Thornton is just 24 years old, so he should get plenty of interests from teams looking to turn the Baylor product into a reclamation project.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Roster Analysis: Patriots Activate DT Christian Barmore, Release WR Tyquan Thornton in Series of Moves for Sunday's Game vs. the Rams Barmore is expected to make his season debut after being activated off the non-football illness list on Saturday.

4 DAYS AGO • PATRIOTS.COM

Sources: Patriots waiving 2022 second-rounder WR Tyquan Thornton The Patriots are waiving a recent second-round pick.

4 DAYS AGO • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Patriots vs. Bears inactives: Tyquan Thornton OUT, K.J. Osborn IN Who is out and who is in for the Week 10 matchup?

NOVEMBER 10 • USATODAY.COM

Inactive Sunday Thornton is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Thornton was also a healthy scratch in Week 9. In his absence versus Chicago, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne, Ja'Lynn Polk, Javon Baker and K.J. Osborn will handle the Patriots' wideout duties.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Thornton is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact With Thornton and K.J. Osborn not in uniform Sunday, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker are available to handle the Patriots' Week 9 wideout duties. In the wake of his healthy scratch Sunday, it's possible that Thornton could be moved ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Week 9 Thornton (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact After being limited Thursday, Thornton practiced fully Friday, which paves the way for him to be available Sunday against Tennessee. That said, the 2022 second-rounder isn't a high-percentage profile fantasy option these days while working in a wideout corps that also includes DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne, Ja'Lynn Polk and K.J. Osborn.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Thornton (ankle) was limited at practice Thursday.

Impact Thornton practiced fully Wednesday, so it's possible that he tweaked his ankle during Thursday's session. If Thornton is available Sunday against the Titans, he'd profile as a low-percentage fantasy option while working in a New England wideout corps that also includes DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne and Ja'Lynn Polk (concussion).

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches versus Jets Thornton caught two of his three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 25-22 win over the Jets.

Impact With fellow WR Ja'Lynn Polk out Sunday with a concussion, Thornton returned from two straight healthy scratches to log 12 of a possible 67 snaps on offense, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. As long as the 2022 second-rounder continues to work behind DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte and Kendrick Bourne, however, he'll remain off the fantasy lineup radar in all but the deepest of formats.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches versus Jets Thornton caught two of his three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 25-22 win over the Jets.

Impact Ja'Lynn Polk was out Sunday due to a concussion, so Thornton returned from two straight healthy scratches to log 12 of a possible 67 snaps on offense, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. As long as Thornton continues to work behind DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte and Kendrick Bourne, however, the 2022 second-rounder will remain off the fantasy radar in all but the deepest of formats.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tyquan Thornton makes two defenders miss on 14-yard catch and run New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton makes two defenders miss on 14-yard catch and run.

OCTOBER 27 • PATRIOTS.COM

On track to play Sunday Thornton, who has been a healthy scratch the last two games, is in line to be active Sunday against the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Per head coach Jerod Mayo, Thornton has "had a great week of practice. Hopefully it translates." With Ja'Lynn Polk dealing with a concussion, Thornton should have an opportunity to work into the Patriots' wideout rotation in Week 8 behind DeMario Douglas Kayshon Boutte and Kendrick Bourne, but until the speedster puts up some production he's off the fantasy lineup radar. In five games thus far, Thornton has caught two of his five targets for 27 yards.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy inactive once again Thornton (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London.

Impact After playing just one snap in the Patriots' Week 5 loss to the Dolphins, Thornton now finds himself as a healthy inactive for the second week in a row. The 2022 second-round pick looks to have fallen out of favor in New England and may need the Patriots to lose another receiver to injury before he gets another opportunity to suit up for a game.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Week 6 inactives: Sione Takitaki IN, Tyquan Thornton OUT Here are the Patriots’ inactives for Week 6

OCTOBER 13 • USATODAY.COM

Inactive versus Houston Thornton is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact Thornton and Javon Baker are healthy scratches for Sunday's contest. As a result, the Patriots' Week 6 WR corps will be comprised of Ja'Lynn Polk, Kendrick Bourne, DeMario Douglas, K.J. Osborn and Kayshon Boutte.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Just one snap Sunday Thornton was one the field for one of a possible 60 snaps on offense in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Dolphins, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Though K.J. Osborn (shoulder) was inactive, Kendrick Bourne (knee) returned to action Sunday and fellow WR Kayshon Boutte logged 40 snaps. With his playing time tapering off, Thornton's off the fantasy radar, with Chris Mason of masslive.com suggesting that the 2022 second-rounder could be a trade candidate.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Limited role Sunday Thornton logged 13 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the 49ers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thornton didn't catch his only target Sunday, and was out-snapped in the contest by Ja'Lynn Polk (53), K.J. Osborn (42), DeMario Douglas (38) and Kayshon Boutte (15). With Kendrick Bourne (knee) progressing toward a return to action, Thornton's path to fantasy relevance will remain limited until injuries hit the Patriots' WR corps.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Held without a catch Thursday Thornton logged 17 of a possible 52 snaps on offense in Thursday's 24-3 loss to the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact In the process, Thornton did not catch his only target in the contest. With a 2-27-0 receiving line through three games, the 2022 second-rounder is off the fantasy radar while working as the Patriots' No. 4 WR behind DeMario Douglas, K.J. Osborn and Ja'Lynn Polk.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

No targets in Week 2 Thornton logged 31 of 68 snaps on offense in Sunday's 23-20 overtime loss to the Seahawks, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thornton, who was out-snapped by K.J. Osborn (51 snaps), Ja'Lynn Polk (41 snaps) and DeMario Douglas (38 snaps), was not targeted in the contest. As Thursday night's game against the Jets approaches, the 2022 second-rounder is only a lineup option in the deepest of formats.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches versus Bengals Thornton, who was on the field for 38 of a possible 65 snaps on offense in the Patriots' 16-10 season-opening win over the Bengals on Sunday, caught two of his three targets for 27...

Impact Thornton was in the Patriots' starting alignment along with DeMario Douglas (39 snaps) and K.J. Osborn (40 snaps), whilerookie second-rounder Ja'Lynn Polk was out there for 35 snaps in Week 1. Though Thornton appears to be carving out a steady role in the team's passing offense in 2024, he won't be a reliable fantasy lineup option until or unless he sees consistent looks from QB Jacoby Brissett.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Starts preseason finale Thornton recorded one catch on three targets for four yards in Sunday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Commanders.

Impact Thornton paired with K.J. Osborn as a starting outside receiver, and he entered the game ahead of the likes of Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker. That may not remain the case in Week 1 against Cincinnati, but New England looks poised to rotate its receiving corps, so Thornton should see the field plenty even if he isn't the first on the field.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Tyquan Thornton 8/22: "Just focus in and lock in on the ball" Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton addresses the media on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

AUGUST 22 • PATRIOTS.COM

Tyquan Thornton looking like Patriots starter after resurgent summer When Patriots training camp began, Tyquan Thornton looked like a draft bust fighting for a roster spot. Now, he looks like a Week 1 starter.

AUGUST 22 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Carving out role in third season Thornton, who Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site projects to make the team's 53-man roster, has been running with New England's top offense this summer, when available.

Impact Per Lazar, the 2022 second-rounder, who is playing at 192 pounds these days, looks more sturdy on the field with the added weight. Thornton struggled to stay healthy over his first two years as a pro, but if he can avoid injuries this season, he has a chance to emerge as a field-stretcher in the Patriots offense. Whether such a role yields enough volume for him to make a fantasy impact remains to be seen, however, with DeMario Douglas, Ja'Lynn Polk, K.J. Osborn, Javon Baker also in the mix for targets in New England's re-tooled WR corps.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE