Broncos to start Rypien at QB

The Denver Broncos named third-stringer Brett Rypien their starting quarterback for Thursday night’s game against the New York Jets.

The nephew of former Washington QB Mark Rypien will make his first career start after taking over for Jeff Driskel on the final drive of a 28-10 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Rypien completed his first eight passes for 53 yards before throwing an interception in the end zone.

Driskel had started in place of injured No. 1 QB Drew Lock.

The Houston Texans don’t plan to sign free agent safety Earl Thomas after meeting with the three-time All-Pro and conducting a physical, ESPN reported.

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert has been placed on injured reserve with a small fracture in his ankle.

Former Washington and Tennessee defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth was arrested Monday after he was accused of threatening and yelling at his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend.

The Atlanta Falcons placed cornerback Darqueze Dennard on the reserve/injured list with a hamstring injury.

A 39-year-old woman was charged Tuesday in what authorities said was an attempted kidnapping of the 9-month-old granddaughter of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana from his Southern California home.