Detroit Lions claim DT Khyri Thornton and waive DT Ish Kitchen

Lions claim DT Khyri Thornton from the Patriots. He was a third round pick in 2014 out of Southern Miss by Green Bay. He spent 2014 on the injured reserve and was waived in August.

Here is a tribute:

50 games at Southern Miss
116 tackles 5.5 sacks

Lions waive Ish Kitchen. Kitchen played in one game vs. the Bears. He played 15 snaps.