THE HOT CORNER

1 PRO FOOTBALL: The New York Jets placed safety Marcus Maye and tight end Tyler Kroft on injured reserve, and wide receiver Denzel Mims on the COVID-19 list Tuesday. Maye is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon, suffered on a noncontact play early in the third quarter of New York’s 45-30 loss at Indianapolis last Thursday night. Maye played this season on the franchise tag after he and the team failed to reach an agreement on a long-term deal in the offseason. He could become a free agent after the season.

2 PRO FOOTBALL: For the second straight day, Cleveland made a major investment in its offensive line, signing three-time Pro Bowl left guard Joel Bitonio to a three-year, $48 million contract extension. Bitonio’s deal, which runs through the 2025 season, came one day after Cleveland signed right guard Wyatt Teller to a four-year, $56.8 million extension. “They deserve that,” said quarterback Baker Mayfield.

3 PRO HOCKEY: The Anaheim Ducks placed Bob Murray, the team’s executive vice president and general manager, on leave Tuesday amid an ongoing investigation into his conduct. The Ducks said in a statement they recently became aware of accusations of improper professional conduct against Murray. The team did not specify the behavior Murray is accused of.

4 PRO HOCKEY: Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price said Tuesday he entered the NHL’S player assistance program more than a month ago due to substance use. Price issued a statement through the Canadiens and posted it to his Instagram account Tuesday. Price rejoined the Canadiens on Sunday but has not begun to practice.

5 BASEBALL: The Texas Rangers named Tim Hyers as their hitting coach Wednesday after he spent the past four seasons in the same role for the Boston Red Sox.