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Why Patriots let Tyquan Thornton leave for the Chiefs

Tyquan Thornton never became the player he was meant to be with the New England Patriots.

But now he's gotten a second chance with the Kansas City Chiefs.

And with K.C.'s receiving corps dealing with injuries and suspensions, Thornton could become extra important.

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He made a big play against the Chargers in his Chiefs debut, too:

Why did the Patriots let Tyquan Thornton leave for the Chiefs?

The Patriots had simply decided Tyquan Thornton was a bust.