The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)

Seahawks get QB from Packers

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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.

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