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ArticleChiefs training camp preview: Who to consider for return specialist job
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With a two-year contract signed this offseason, Thornton shouldn't be in the conversation to be a return man in 2026. I think the Chiefs want to use him primarily as a deep threat to stretch the defense and free up receivers like Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce underneath.

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Thornton's new contract removes him from return competition; he's a deep threat now.

Wide receiver ruled out for return specialist job in 2026 despite 2025 return production of 18 kick returns for 475 yards, averaging 26.4 yards per return (25th best in league). Two-year contract signed this offseason locks him into primary role as deep threat to stretch defense and free up underneath receivers; source expects him to not be used as primary return man.

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