FOXBORO -- The New England Patriots released wide receiver Tyquan Thornton on Saturday, moving on from one of Bill Belichick's biggest NFL Draft busts. The Patriots cut ties with Thornton to make room for Christian Barmore on the 53-man roster, who was ...

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 New England Patriots traded up to select Tyquan Thornton in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft. The receiver is now reportedly headed to waivers after 28 games.