Chiefs Face Concerning Injury as Top Breakout Candidate Leaves Practice on Cart
Summary
The Kansas City Chiefs faced a setback when wide receiver Tyquan Thornton left practice with a hamstring injury and was taken off by cart. Thornton had been expected to be a key player for the team in 2026 after showing strong performance last season.Key Facts
- Tyquan Thornton suffered a hamstring strain during a Chiefs practice and left on a cart.
- He was a second-round pick by the New England Patriots in 2022 and joined the Chiefs after being waived in November 2024.
- Last season, Thornton caught 19 passes for 438 yards and 3 touchdowns in 14 games.
- Thornton’s average of 23.1 yards per reception shows he is a deep-threat receiver.
- He was listed as a starting wide receiver on the Chiefs’ depth chart for 2026.
- The Chiefs are relying on Thornton, Rashee Rice, and Xavier Worthy to be main receivers for quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
- The Chiefs have two preseason games before the regular season starts on September 14.
- The team has not announced when Thornton might return from his injury.
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