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Lions sign Paul Perkins after putting Kerryon Johnson on IRALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed running back Paul Perkins, adding much-needed depth at the position.Detroit made the move Wednesday, a day after putting running back Kerryon Johnson on injured reserve with a knee injury.The Lions...

Giants sign former Cards and Bucs LB Bucannon, waive SkipperEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have signed veteran linebacker Deone Bucannon and waived linebacker Tuzar Skipper.The Giants (2-5) also signed linebacker Devante Downs from the practice squad and waived tight end Garrett Dickerson.Bucannon has played in...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Seahawks acquire Quandre Diggs from LionsBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) A person with knowledge of the deal says the Seattle Seahawks have addressed depth concerns in the defensive backfield by acquiring Quandre Diggs from the Detroit Lions.The person spoked to The Associated Press on...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks acquire safety Quandre Diggs from LionsBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks addressed depth concerns in the defensive backfield by acquiring Quandre Diggs from the Detroit Lions on Tuesday in exchange for a 2020 fifth-round pick.Seattle has major depth worries at safety after Bradley...

AP Pro Football WriterJets hope to learn, improve from brutal loss to PatriotsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Ghosts, unnerving turnovers and an ugly loss.That was the New York Jets in a nutshell Monday night as they were embarrassed 33-0 by the New England Patriots in front of...

AP Sports WriterFalcons trade receiver Mohamed Sanu to PatriotsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The Patriots have done a lot of shuffling at receiver this season.They are hoping Mohamed Sanu can provide some stability as they try to solidify their offense heading into a difficult part of their schedule.The Patriots...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Falcons trade receiver Mohamed Sanu to PatriotsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The Patriots have done a lot of shuffling at receiver this season.They are hoping Mohamed Sanu can provide some stability as they try to solidify their offense heading into a difficult part of their...

AP Sports WriterPatriots blitz Jets, gain more confidence with Browns nextBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The New England Patriots have thrived this season thanks to a defense that's limited opponents' abilities to get in the end zone and an offense that's found ways to adjust to injuries.You can add...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks acquire safety Quandre Diggs from LionsBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have addressed depth concerns in the defensive backfield by acquiring Quandre Diggs from the Detroit Lions on Tuesday in exchange for a 2020 fifth-round pick.Seattle has major depth worries at safety after...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos trade receiver Emmanuel Sanders to 49ersBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Emmanuel Sanders arrived in what he called ''wide receiver heaven'' in 2014 and with Peyton Manning throwing him passes, he certainly found bliss in Denver, where he became a champion and a bona fide...

Jaguars sign former Super Bowl MVP Malcolm SmithJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed former Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith to help fill holes at linebacker.Smith played 12 games for San Francisco last season. He's best known for his MVP performance in the 2014 Super Bowl, when...

Chargers place lineman Forrest Lamp on injured reserveCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers offensive guard Forrest Lamp will miss the rest of the season after breaking his right leg during Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans.Lamp was making his second career start at left guard when the...