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

The Patriots are moving on from Tyquan Thornton. New England waived the 2022 second-round pick on Saturday morning, according to a source. Thornton had been a healthy scratch in back-to-back games, and in a crowded wide receiver room,

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.