Chiefs ink Revis, say he’s ‘ready’

The Chiefs needed help in their leaky defensive backfield. was

ready to provide it.

So the AFC West leaders signed the seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback on Wednesday, a surprising midseason move involving a big-name player. Revis played for the Jets last season, but his massive salary cap number combined with a decline in performance led to his release in late February.

Still, the Chiefs were desperate to find a cornerback to play opposite the Saints on Nov. 12.

Lynch starts for Broncos: Coach handed the Broncos’ starting quarterback job to

on Wednesday, elevating the former firstround pick who failed to win the job outright under two different coaching staffs.

The Broncos (3-7) have lost six in a row and Joseph replaced offensive coordinator on Monday with who helped guide

in Oakland the last two seasons.

points: WR

practiced Wednesday with the Browns for the first time since Aug. 31, 2016, when he participated in a walkthrough before the preseason finale . ... Dolphins QB remains in the concussion protocol and did not practice Wednesday, but he hasn’t yet been ruled out of Sunday’s game at New England. Coach said he’s taking the quarterback situation day to day.

would make his second start of the season if Cutler doesn’t play . ... The Texans have placed rookie RB

on injured reserve and claimed veteran RB off waivers from the Cardinals. Foreman ruptured his left Achilles tendon Sunday during a touchdown run against the Cardinals . ... Falcons RB

remains on concussion protocol. His status for Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers is unclear. Freeman suffered the concussion on the second play of the Falcons’ win over the Cowboys on Nov. 12 and missed last week’s 34-31 win at Seattle.

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