Patriots speedster Tyquan Thornton cut

[kcbubb]

As one of only three squads to carry seven wide receivers for much of the campaign, the Patriots are finally clearing some of their depth. The team has cut wideout Tyquan Thornton, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

A 2022 second-round pick out of Baylor, Thornton struggled to carve out a role in New England. The wideout showed some flashes as a rookie, hauling in 22 catches for 247 yards and two touchdowns while starting nine of his 13 appearances. Thanks in part to inconsistent QB play, Thornton struggled as a sophomore, finishing with only 13 catches while missing a chunk of the season with a shoulder injury.

While the Patriots underwent significant changes during the offseason (including to their offense), Thornton hasn’t been able to revive his career. The wideout saw a fair share of snaps to start the season with Kendrick Bourne and Kayshon Boutte sidelined. However, as the receivers room got back to full strength, Thornton found himself on the outside looking in.

Over the past six weeks, the third-year WR has seen the field for only 13 offensive snaps (with 12 of those snaps coming in Week 8). In addition to Bourne and Boutte, Thornton also found himself behind the likes of Demario Douglas, Ja’Lynn Polk, and K.J. Osborn in the pecking order.

While Osborn is an impending free agent, the Patriots decided to move on from Thornton despite one year remaining on his rookie contract. Another squad could inherit that contract by making a waiver claim, and NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe notes that the receiver is healthy and “ready for his next opportunity.”

https://www.profootballrumors.com/20...rnton#ref=home

[ChiefGator]

So... where do we sit on the waiver list? :: chuckle ::

If 31 other teams pass on him, we make pick him up!

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by ChiefGator

So... where do we sit on the waiver list? :: chuckle ::

If 31 other teams pass on him, we make pick him up!

And do what with him?

We’ve got plenty of shitty WRs

[RedinTexas]

Originally Posted by ChiefGator

So... where do we sit on the waiver list? :: chuckle ::

If 31 other teams pass on him, we make pick him up!

Just send a little honorarium to the NFL office and we're #1 on the list. They tell the refs to favor us don't they?

[Jewish Rabbi]

This thread gets to 8 posts and we turn this piece of shit into a Hall of Famer let’s goooooo

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

This thread gets to 8 posts and we turn this piece of shit into a Hall of Famer let’s goooooo

In!!!!

[Megatron96]

Burners with no other skills are a dime a dozen in this league. Pass.

[Wisconsin_Chief]

In!

Wait, who?

Whatever, I just want some action, LFG!

Actually, I gave it some thought and I’m indifferent. Unless we sign him, at which time he will become my 7th favorite WR in the NFL.

[TLO]

Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

This thread gets to 8 posts and we turn this piece of shit into a Hall of Famer let’s goooooo

WE DID IT!!!!

[tyecopeland]

Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

This thread gets to 8 posts and we turn this piece of shit into a Hall of Famer let’s goooooo

It didn't work for skyy, why would it for this POS?

[Red Dawg]

Grab him for headlines. Let's do this. He isn't the first wr NE could not make better. Their staff is crap.

[Red Dawg]

Originally Posted by tyecopeland

It didn't work for skyy, why would it for this POS?

So it can't for anyone? That's a stupid way to think.

[Bowser]

[Sassy Squatch]

Only reason to bring him in is he has some experience returning kicks.

[Rainbarrel]

Billy Bob and Angelina's child