Jags add Charles to thin backfield
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed former Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles to help during Leonard Fournette's absence.
The 31-year-old Charles worked out for the team Tuesday morning and signed a one-year contract in the afternoon.
The Jaguars lost thirdstring running back Corey Grant (foot) for the season and expect to be without Fournette for several more weeks. Grant was placed on injured reserve, opening a roster spot for Charles.
Charles should be able to make an immediate contribution Sunday at Dallas while playing behind T.J. Yeldon.
Charles spent nine years in Kansas City and played 14 games with Denver last season. The University of Texas product has 7,556 yards rushing and 44 touchdowns, plus 2,586 yards receiving and 20 more scores.
Chargers owner Spanos dies
Alex Spanos, the son of Greek immigrants who used a self-made fortune from construction and real estate to buy the Chargers in 1984, died Tuesday. He was 95 and had been suffering from dementia.
Spanos bought controlling interest in the San Diego Chargers from Gene Klein in 1984 for about $50 million. He eventually bought all but 3 percent of the team.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell hailed Spanos as “an American success story, driven by a tireless work ethic inspired by his humble beginnings.”
Spanos hadn't been in charge of day-to-day management of the Chargers since 1994, when he turned over the responsibilities to Dean Spanos, his oldest son. Dean Spanos decided to move the Chargers from San Diego to Los Angeles last year.
Odds and ends
The Giants waived former first-round draft pick Ereck Flowers and signed tackle Brian Mihalik off their practice squad to replace him. Flowers was the ninth overall pick in the 2015 draft. … The Bills signed veteran quarterback Derek Anderson to help serve as a mentor for rookie Josh Allen. Anderson has played with the Browns, Cardinals and Panthers over 12 NFL seasons. …
The Chiefs placed right guard Laurent DuvernayTardif (broken leg) and safety Armani Watts (groin) on injured reserve and signed outside linebacker Frank Zombo to provide depth at that depleted position. Watts is a rookie from Texas A&M. … The Titans waived wide receiver Nick Williams after he dropped a potential touchdown pass in a 13-12 loss to the Bills.