Starts in exhibition opener
Thornton started at wide receiver Saturday's 20-12 preseason loss to the Rams, according to Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star.
Thornton did not draw a target in Saturday's contest, but he played only six snaps and left the game before both Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen, which is an indication the Chiefs are comfortable with where he stands. Allen has made noise during the preseason, but Thornton presumably remains the favorite to open as the third receiver behind Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy (shoulder).
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Xavier Worthy
Doesn't play Saturday
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Kenneth Walker
Logs single snap in preseason opener
Walker played one snap on offense during the Chiefs' 20-12 preseason loss to the Chiefs on Saturday.
Garrett Nussmeier
Solid in preseason debut
Nussmeier completed 13 of 19 passes for 98 yards during the Chiefs' 20-12 preseason loss to the Rams on Saturday.
Emmett Johnson
Logs 69 yards in preseason loss
Johnson turned 12 carries into 59 yards and caught all three of his targets for 10 yards during the Chiefs' 20-12 loss to the Rams in Saturday's preseason game.
Cyrus Allen
Two catches in Chiefs debut
Allen caught two passes on five targets for 20 yards during the Chiefs' 20-12 preseason loss to the Rams on Saturday.
Patrick Mahomes
Won't play in preseason opener
Mahomes (knee) won't play in Kansas City's preseason opener against the Rams on Saturday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Travis Kelce
Looking to bounce back in 2026
Kelce said Wednesday that he wants to "prove to myself that I can play at a better level than I did last year" this upcoming season, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
Emmett Johnson
Listed as RB3 on unofficial depth chart
Johnson was listed as the No. 3 RB on the Chiefs' unofficial depth chart ahead of the team's preseason opener, Pete Grathoff of the Kansas City Star reports.
Rashee Rice
No further discipline expected, per NFL Insider
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said Rice is unlikely to face NFL discipline for his probation violation this spring, Charles Goldman of AtoZ Sports reports.
Xavier Worthy
Returns to practice Monday
Worthy (shoulder) will take part in Monday's practice, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.