Tyquan Thornton - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Chiefs' valiant effort falls short against the Broncos in a Christmas night thriller

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Chiefs' injury woes continue as top return man Nikko Remigio lands on IR

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4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Moved to IR, done for 2025 The Chiefs placed Thornton (concussion) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Thornton entered the league's concussion protocol following the Chiefs' Week 15 loss to the Chargers, which prevented him from playing against the Titans in Week 16. Since the Chiefs are eliminated from playoff contention, Thornton's placement on IR means he will not return in 2025 and not play in the Kansas City's last two regular-season games. The 2022 second-rounder signed a one-year contract with the Chiefs in February after being cut by the Patriots in November in 2024, and he finished his first year in Kansas City with a 19/438/3 receiving line (on 36 targets) while turning 18 kickoff returns into 475 yards (26.4 yards per return). With Thornton and Rashee Rice (concussion) both on IR, the Chiefs' wide receiver corps will be led by Xavier Worthy, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Hollywood Brown.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't practice again Tuesday Thornton (concussion) will not participate in Tuesday's practice, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Thornton suffered a concussion after Week 15 that required him to miss the Chiefs' Week 16 loss to the Titans. The wide receiver seems to still be suffering symptoms of the head injury and will likely have to miss Week 17 as well. If he wants to suit up for Thursday's game against the Broncos, he will have to upgrade his practice participation in Wednesday's session.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Listed as DNP again Thornton (concussion) was listed as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report.

Impact Both Thornton and fellow WR Rashee Rice have yet to log any on-field work since emerging from Week 15 action with concussions. As a result, it appears a stretch for either player to gain clearance from an independent neurologist ahead of Thursday's game against the Broncos. Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Nikko Remigio and Jalen Royals are the Chiefs' current healthy options at the position.

DECEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' injury-riddled season hits new low with 26-9 loss to Titans

The Kansas City Chiefs have faced a tough season, marked by injuries and a recent 26-9 loss to the Tennessee Titans

DECEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Remains in concussion protocol Thornton (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Rashee Rice (concussion) and Thornton both remain in the concussion protocol and won't suit up Sunday after failing to practice in any capacity throughout the week. Thornton would need to log a full practice and receive clearance from an independent neurologist to have a chance to clear protocol before Thursday's game against the Broncos, so he looks like a long shot to play in Week 17 as well. Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Nikko Remigio and Jalen Royals are the available options at wide receiver.

DECEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice again Thornton (concussion) will not practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Thornton and top wideout Rashee Rice (concussion) have both kicked off Week 16 with back-to-back absences from practice, a scenario that could leave Gardner Minshew shorthanded for Sunday's game against the Titans. Prior to entering the concussion protocol during Kansas City's loss to the Chargers in Week 15, Thornton secured two of three targets for 47 yards.

DECEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs aim to finish strong, with no playoff hopes and no Mahomes starting against the Titans

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DECEMBER 18 • Associated Press

With Mahomes out, Chiefs turn to Minshew trying to snap a 3-game skid visiting struggling Titans

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DECEMBER 18 • Associated Press

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.

DECEMBER 18 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Logs DNP on Wednesday Thornton (concussion) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Thornton sustained a concussion in the Week 15 loss to the Chargers, so it's no surprise he won't practice Wednesday. The fourth-year pro has been one of Kansas City's most productive receivers this season, catching 19 of 36 targets for 438 yards and three touchdowns while also accumulating 475 kick-return yards. He must still clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up for the Week 16 matchup against the Titans on Sunday.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol after loss Thornton (concussion) caught two of three targets for 47 yards before exiting the contest early in the fourth quarter due to a helmet-to-helmet hit during Sunday's 16-13 loss to th...

Impact Thornton played 31 of the Chiefs' 61 offensive snaps in the contest, behind Rashee Rice (52), Xavier Worthy (41) and Juju Smith-Schuster (32). With Hollywood Brown (personal) inactive, the 25-year-old Thornton saw a 51 percent snap share, his largest since Week 3. His increased role Sunday led to a bump in production, but fantasy managers should monitor his status in the concussion protocol leading up to the Kansas City's Week 16 matchup against the Titans. Even if he clears the protocol, the Baylor product would remain difficult to trust for significant fantasy production against Tennessee, especially with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) done for the season.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs face uncertain future as Patrick Mahomes has ACL surgery

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DECEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Chargers' Tony Jefferson ejected for hit on Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton Chargers safety Tony Jefferson was ejected from Sunday's game against the Chiefs for a helmet-to-helmet hit against Tyquan Thornton.

DECEMBER 14 • USATODAY.COM

Mahomes tears ACL as Chargers eliminate Chiefs from playoff contention with 16-13 victory

The Los Angeles Chargers eliminate the Kansas City Chiefs from playoff contention with a 16-13 victory on Sunday, with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tearing the ACL in his lef...

DECEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Chiefs-Chargers fight: How hit on Kansas City's Tyquan Thornton led to ejections | Sporting News Tensions flared between the AFC West rivals.

DECEMBER 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Possible concussion Thornton is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Thornton took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Tony Jefferson early in the fourth quarter, which resulted in the latter being ejected from Sunday's game. With Hollywood Brown (personal) inactive, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Nikko Remigio and Jalen Royals are all candidates to see more snaps on offense for as long as Thornton is out of the game.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL and Chiefs say he's considering surgical options

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DECEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Snares to passes versus Texans Thornton logged two receptions (on three targets) for 19 yards during Sunday's 20-10 defeat versus Houston.

Impact Thornton continues to be part of the glob of wideouts who rotate in to occasionally spell the primary duo of Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy, logging a 30 percent offensive snap share to sit just behind JuJu Smith-Schuster (38 percent) and Hollywood Brown (34 percent) in the group that trails mainstays Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy. There's little to like from the former group in terms of fantasy, Thornton included, but he should continue to mix into the offensive scheme as a deep threat.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Blanked by Colts Thornton didn't reel in his lone target during Sunday's 23-20 overtime victory against the Colts.

Impact Thornton's role on offense has declined significantly with all of the Chiefs' weapons available, and there's nothing to suggest that will change. Thornton remains a deep-threat option in the passing attack, evidenced by his 61-yard grab in Week 11 versus the Broncos, but he'll likely see minimal opportunities moving forward, so he can be viewed as a depth piece with some upside if injuries hit the wide receiver room.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

One grab in loss Thornton caught one of his two targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Broncos.

Impact Thornton made one big play Sunday, catching a 61-yard deep ball from Patrick Mahomes in the third quarter. The 25-year-old wideout has proven he can make explosive plays when called upon by Kansas City, but he he has seen his snap counts decrease since teammate Rashee Rice returned from his six-game suspension in Week 7. In Week 11, Thornton played just 16 of the Chiefs' 70 offensive snaps, the fewest of any Chiefs wide receiver. Based on his limited usage in the Kansas City's aerial attack, the Baylor product remains difficult to trust for fantasy purposes. With that said, Thornton will look to make the most of his opportunities again in Week 12 when the Chiefs host the Colts.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Mahomes' 61-yard deep ball to Thornton burns Broncos in third quarter Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes launches deep pass to wide receiver Tyquan Thornton, who goes up and Mosses a Denver Broncos...

NOVEMBER 17 • NFL.COM

Broncos beat Chiefs 22-19 on Lutz's last-second field goal, extending win streak to 8 games

The Denver Broncos have extended their winning streak to eight games with a 22-19 win over the Kansas City Chiefs

NOVEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Can't-Miss Play: Tyquan Thornton Catches Patrick Mahomes' 61-yard Deep Ball Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes launches deep pass to wide receiver Tyquan Thornton, who goes up and Mosses a Denver Broncos...

NOVEMBER 17 • CHIEFS.COM

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