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 releasing 2022 second-round pick Tyquan Thornton, according to multiple reports Saturday morning. Thornton, a 6-foot-2-inch, 185-pound wide receiver out of Baylor University, has been a healthy scratch in recent weeks.