Thornton signed a contract with Washington on Wednesday, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thornton announced his retirement from the NFL during the 2017 offseason but appears to have been convinced to don the cleats once more. He projects to compete for a reserve guard role in Washington.

Thornton announced he will retire from the NFL on Tuesday, Curtis Jackson of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Just 25, Thornton walks away from the game after missing all of the 2016 season due to an ankle injury. The guard signed with the Falcons back in March, looking to secure a reserve spot on the offensive line; however, he will now move ahead with the next chapter of his life.

Thornton signed a contract with the Falcons on Tuesday, Alex Marvez of SportingNews.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thornton spent the entirety of last season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. Although he's struggled with injuries throughout his professional career, the 25-year-old will look to secure a reserve spot on Atlanta's offensive line.

Thornton (ankle) was placed on season ending injured reserve on Saturday, Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thornton's ankle injury was never fully explained and he was never given a timetable for return since first missing the Colt's second preseason game. He'll now have plenty of time to recover as he looks to make a return next year.

Thornton (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Saturday's preseason game against the Eagles, Mike Chappell of IndySportsCentral.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear what Thornton is dealing with specifically, but he'll miss a second consecutive preseason game. He remains without a concrete timetable for a return, putting his status for the team's preseason finale into question as well. The 25-year-old guard started 12 of the 13 games he played during his 2015 campaign and is expected to remain in the starting lineup once healthy.

Thornton won't play in Saturday's game against the Ravens for undisclosed reasons, Kevin Bowen of colts.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear why Thornton won't be playing on Saturday, but whatever the reason it doesn't appear to be serious at this time. The guard is likely the team's regular season day one starter on the right side.

Thornton was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun reports. With Thornton on IR, the Colts signed running back Michael Hill to fill his spot on the active roster.

Thornton (knee) is still week-to-week, Colts.com's Kevin Bowen reports. The right guard will likely miss another week, but could return before the end of the season.

Thornton is week-to-week with a sprained MCL, ESPN reports. Xavier Nixon and A.Q. Shipley got time with Thornton hurt in Sunday's win over Jacksonville. It's not clear who will start this week. Joe Reitz could also move to guard if right tackle Gosder Cherilus returns from a knee injury.

Colts LG Hugh Thornton did not practice Wednesday and has a walking boot on his left foot. The third-round rookie has started the past six games and played every snap last Sunday night. It's unclear when he was injured. Thornton has been obliterated in pass protection and Rams second-year DT Michael Brockers is up next. Brockers hasn't been getting to the quarterback but has certainly been a disruptive force on a stout St. Louis line. Joe Reitz is Thornton's backup.