Thornton has consistently produced highlights with quarterback Patrick Mahomes while running routes along the sideline. Thornton's rise up the depth chart -- he was featured with the first-team offense throughout Wednesday's practice -- means he could have a rotational role in September.

As of Wednesday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook had the Chiefs fourth among the betting favorites at +850 odds to win Super Bowl LX this coming February. Mahomes will look to show he's in midseason form when he faces the Chargers defense on the first Friday of September.