The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
Seahawks get QB from Packers
The Seattle Seahawks acquired quarterback Brett Hundley from the Packers for an undisclosed draft pick. Green Bay announced the trade late Wednesday, completing the deal on the cusp of the preseason finales for both teams. The addition of Hundley gives Seattle a proven backup behind Russell Wilson. The Seahawks are reportedly sending a lateround draft pick to Green Bay and coach Pete Carroll said it was another opportunity to improve the Seahawks roster. ... The Seahawks signed wide receiver Tyler Lockett to a three-year contract extension. His rookie deal was set to expire after the 2018 season. Lockett was among a handful of key Seattle players whose contracts were set to expire after the season . ... Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says linebacker K.J. Wright will miss at least a couple of weeks after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, making it increasingly unlikely that he’ll be ready for the Sept. 9 opener at Denver. Shaquem Griffin
would likely start in Wright’s place if he’s unable to play . ... Federal prosecutors in Philadelphia are alleging that Cleveland Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks used insider trading tips from an acquaintance to make about $1.2 million in illegal profits on four major trading deals. United States Attorney William McSwain says co-defendant Damilare Sonoiki
was paid $10,000 in kickbacks as well as perks like tickets to Philadelphia Eagles games. Kendricks says in a statement released by his lawyer that he’s sorry and didn’t understand the trades.