Chiefs HC Andy Reid might have tipped which fringe wide receiver has the advantage heading into 2025 training camp

The wide receiver position group is perhaps the most competitive group on the Kansas City Chiefs' 90-man offseason roster. 

The Chiefs have five virtual locks to make the 53-man roster in Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Jalen Royals. The team has fierce competition for the sixth, and what could potentially be the final spot, for a wide receiver on the 53-man roster. You've got players like Skyy Moore and Nikko Remigio, who have spent time on the 53-man roster before, but you've also got some newcomers vying for a role.

Speaking to media members on Thursday, Chiefs HC Andy Reid may have tipped the early leader for earning that sixth spot in the wide receiver room. When asked what he's seen from WR Tyquan Thornton — a former second-round draft pick by the New England Patriots who latched on with K.C. on the practice squad in 2024 — Reid gave Thornton a glowing review. 

"I like Tyquan (Thornton)," Reid said. "I like the way he's approached things. He's got the quarterback's trust, which is that's a positive thing. You got valuable reps in here. The other guys could see that he's a talented guy. So, so far, so good. Again, I'd like to see him in a game situation, how he handles it. I would anticipate he would do a nice job. I want to see, see where we're at with that." 

Reid's review tracks with everything that has been seen and said about Thornton throughout OTAs and mandatory minicamp. He took advantage of his snaps during voluntary practice sessions, creating chemistry with Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. He showcased that 4.29s 40-yard dash time on multiple occasions, hauling in deep passes from No. 15 while working with the starting offense.