Patriots activate rookie wide receiver Tyquan Thornton

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The Patriots have activated rookie wide receiver Tyquan Thornton from injured reserve, per Field Yates of ESPN.

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The Patriots have activated speedy second round WR Tyquan Thornton from IR to the 53-man roster. They also elevated QB Garrett Gilbert and TE Matt Sokol from the practice squad. Gilbert is likely to back-up Bailey Zappe.

Thornton was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 1 after breaking his collarbone during the preseason. The second-round wide receiver from Baylor will be a welcome addition to the Patriots offense.

Thornton played 47 games with Baylor, starting 33 of them. Last season, he caught 62 receptions for 948 yards and scored 10 touchdowns.

The speedy receiver will be a weapon for the Patriots now he is finally healthy. However, Thornton will have to wait to play with Mac Jones. Rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe is expected to start against the Lions at home. Jones is still dealing with his injured high ankle sprain.

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