"That has resulted in the N'Keal Harry selection over players like A.J. Brown and Deebo Samuel, and just a few years later, the addition of Tyquan Thornton, whom Belichick chose to trade up for, too. Inevitably, Harry was traded during the 2022 season to the Bears and has since bounced around from team to team. The receiver is not on a team for the 2025 season, but that can't be said about Thornton, who was signed to the Chiefs' 53-man roster this summer."
"He looked good at training camp, as he always has, and most Patriots fans believed Kansas City was getting duped just like New England was during Thornton's tenure. That appeared to be the case with his Week 1 performance, but he's changed things around this week in their Super Bowl rematch against the Eagles. Tyquan Thornton might have just sealed his fate with the Chiefs for another week"
The Patriots have repeatedly missed on wide receiver draft picks, often passing on better available talent due to Bill Belichick's decision-making. Selections such as N'Keal Harry and later Tyquan Thornton reflected those choices, with Harry traded during the 2022 season and without a team for 2025. Thornton signed to the Chiefs' 53-man roster, performed well in training camp, struggled in Week 1, then caught a 49-yard touchdown in a Super Bowl rematch against the Eagles. Thornton finished with 2 receptions for 59 yards and a touchdown, a showing that could secure his roster spot if sustained.
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