According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit Lions have re-signed defensive tackle Khyri Thornton to a 2-year deal.
The Lions and DT Khryri Thornton have agreed to a new a 2-year deal. Thornton was a restricted free agent.
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) March 8, 2017
Thornton, who is 27, will receive $3.3 million over the 2-years with a $325k signing bonus.
Thornton gets $3.3 million total, including a $325k signing bonus.
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) March 8, 2017
In 2016, Thornton played in 13 games, recording 18 tackles with one sack and a forced fumble.
