Wide receiver Tyquan Thornton is officially out for 3-4 months after suffering a dislocated ankle in Week 4, a brutal blow for the Chiefs. The team placed him on injured reserve Tuesday, confirming he needs surgery for the injury. It is a tough break for Thornton, whose season is basically over before it really got going.
The Chiefs Make A Statement Without Another Receiver
What’s really wild is how the Chiefs decided to handle Thornton’s roster spot. They did NOT bring up another wide receiver to replace him on the active roster. Think about that for a second. Instead of bolstering their receiving corps, they went a completely different direction. This isn’t just a simple swap, it is a clear decision by the Chiefs about their team’s depth and priorities moving forward without Thornton.
Welcome Back, Cam Jones, And Watson’s Return
So, who did they bring up? Linebacker Cam Jones got the call, signed off the practice squad to the active roster. Jones actually spent the summer with the Chiefs, making it through cuts before landing on the practice squad. This isn’t his first rodeo either; he played 38 regular season and playoff games for the Chiefs back in 2023 and 2024. Last season, he had a stint with the Jets, playing in 10 games and racking up 43 total tackles. Plus, they brought back wide receiver Justin Watson, signing him to the practice squad. Watson was Jones’s teammate on the Chiefs for a bit and played three seasons in Kansas City before heading to the Texans last year. It looks like the Chiefs are banking on familiarity and defensive depth to navigate the rest of their season.
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
Leave a Reply