NFL: Reid says no to Washington

Free agent safety Eric Reid told the Associated Press he declined an offer to join Washington’s practice squad.

Washington (2-5) lost safety Landon Collins to a season-ending Achilles tendon injury in a win over Dallas on Sunday. Rookie Kamren Curl, a seventh-round pick, will replace him for now. The 28-yearold Reid played two seasons for Washington coach Ron Rivera in Carolina.

The Buccaneers officially signed wide receiver Antonio Brown and head coach Bruce Arians said Brown would work out as a member of the team for the first time on Wednesday.

The Panthers released veteran cornerback Eli Apple, who signed a one-year deal with the Panthers in May but has been bothered by various injuries and played just 28 defensive snaps in two games.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones backed head coach Mike McCarthy to turn around the team’s fortunes and ruled out a coaching change on an interview with Dallas’s 105.3 The Fan radio, following the Cowboys’ humiliating 25-3 loss to Washington on Sunday.

The Lions acquired veteran defensive end Everson Griffen from the Cowboys for a conditional draft pick. The Cowboys said the selection from Detroit could be as high as a fifth-round pick in 2021.

Christian McCaffrey has been designated for return from the team’s injured reserve list, increasing the likelihood he will play Thursday night against the Falcons.

Former Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant has moved one step closer to return to the NFL as the 31-year-old signed with the Ravens and assigned to the practice squad.