The Detroit Lions are hoping a change of scenery does Khyri Thornton some good.
The Lions claimed the former third-round pick off waivers from the Patriots to boost their depth along the defensive line.
Thornton missed all of his rookie season with a hamstring injury and was then released during the Packers’ final cuts before this season.
The Patriots claimed Thornton off waivers, but he didn't appear in a game for them before his release on Thursday.
The Lions lost defensive tackle Tyrunn Walker for the season and fellow tackle Haloti Ngata is returning to action this week after sitting out the last two games with a calf injury.