Dealing with hamstring issue
Thornton is dealing with a hamstring issue, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Thornton left Tuesday's practice session on a cart, and now there's more clarification on what caused the early exit. Hamstring issues can be tricky for receivers, and the timing is unfortunate with the season less than a month away. Thornton's timeline will be set once the severity of the hamstring injury is revealed. Regardless, Cyrus Allen and Jalen Royals should get more opportunities in Thornton's absence.
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Tyquan Thornton
Exits Tuesday's practice on cart
Thornton (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's practice on a cart, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
Xavier Worthy
Partakes in 7-on-7 drills
Worthy (shoulder) participated in 7-on-7 drills Monday, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Tyquan Thornton
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.
Xavier Worthy
Doesn't play Saturday
Worthy (shoulder) did not play in the Chiefs' 20-12 preseason loss to the Rams on Saturday.
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.