Green Bay — Khyri Thornton was oblivious to the fireworks and laser show after the Packers Family Night practice Saturday evening.
The second-year defensive tackle was busy talking to reporters, answering questions about how he'd seize the opportunity to earn a roster spot after spending last season on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
When Thornton puts his hand down on the Gillette Stadium turf Thursday night, he knows he will be under the microscope — not just by the Green Bay coaching staff and general manager Ted Thompson, who selected the Southern Mississippi defender in the third round (85th overall) of the 2014 NFL draft.