LIONS’ THORNTON RECEIVES SIX-GAME SUSPENSION

Detroit Lions defensive tackle

Khyri Thornton has been suspended for the first six games of the 2017 season for violating the league’s policy on substances of abuse. Thornton played in 13 games for the Lions last season and was expected to compete for a roster spot with sixth-round pick Jeremiah Ledbetter and a handful of low-priced free agents.