Giants release kicker Brown
The Giants released kicker Josh Brown on Tuesday, six days after police documents revealed Brown admitted to repeatedly abusing his former wife while they were married.
The move came shortly after the player issued a statement insisting that he never hit his wife during a six- year period when he admits spousal abuse.
Giants president John Mara said the team’s beliefs, judgments and decisions were “misguided” in how it handled its relationship with Brown. He indicated the Giants did not know the full extent of Brown’s problem until last week.
“We hope that Josh will continue to dedicate himself to rehabilitation and to becoming a better person and father,” Mara said in a statement. “We will continue to support him in his efforts to continue counseling, and we hope that Josh and his family can find peace and a positive resolution.”
It is not clear whether Brown will receive the rest of his $ 1.26 million salary.
Fan dies in Denver
Authorities in Denver said a fan died after falling 60 feet at the Broncos’ stadium after a win against the Texans on Monday night.
Stadium Management Co., which operates Sports Authority Field at Mile High, said the fan fell over a railing.
The medical examiner’s office said the man was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead. He was identified as 36- year- old Jason Coy.
Denver police say he was sitting on a railing when he fell. Witnesses and emergency responders immediately tried to help.
This and that
Police are investigating a burglary at the home of Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware that Ware reported when he returned home from the game Monday night.
The Lions traded linebacker Kyle Van Noy to the Patriots. The Patriots also acquired tight end A. J. Derby from the Broncos for a 2017 fifth- round pick.
The Jaguars put defensive tackle Roy Miller on injured reserve because of a torn right Achilles tendon.
Packers cornerback Damarious Randall, who had been sidelined with a groin injury, underwent surgery and will be out Sunday against the host Falcons.