The New England Patriots have reportedly released wide receiver Tyquan Thornton, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Thornton was the 50 th overall pick in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft. His speed and playmaking ability after the catch were thought to be major assets at the NFL level.

The Patriots are left with wide receivers Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas, Ja’Lynn Polk, Kendrick Bourne, Javon Baker and K.J. Osborn on their 53-man roster and Braylon Sanders and John Jiles on their practice squad. The Patriots typically dress five or six receivers but have only been regularly playing four or five wideouts per game.

The Patriots are reportedly releasing wide receiver Tyquan Thornton, a former second-round pick. Read more on Boston.com.

Tyquan Thornton never emerged as the top threat the Patriots were seeking when they drafted him in the second round in 2022, and New England has informed the wide receiver that he is being waived, a source told ESPN.

The Patriots reportedly are finally cutting ties with Tyquan Thornton, their second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

You can add Tyquan Thornton’s name to the list of early-round draft misses for the New England Patriots. The 2022 second-round pick was released Saturday morning, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Thornton skyrocketed up draft boards due to his blazing speed,