Chiefs Add Lott To Secondary
The Kansas City Chiefs signed veteran safety Ronnie Lott as an unrestricted free agent Wednesday, according to a published report.
Lott, who will turn 36 on May 8, played the last two seasons with the New York Jets, and becomes the third addition to the Chiefs’ secondary in recent weeks, The Kansas City Star reported Thursday.
The Chiefs’ policy is to refrain from commenting on signings until making an announcement. The team didn’t confirm Lott’s signing Wednesday.
Safety Brian Washington and cornerback James Hasty, who also played with the Jets, are the other recent additions to the Chiefs’ secondary. They join starting free safety William White and cornerbacks Mark Collins and Dale Carter.
Lott, a 14-year veteran, has played in 10 Pro Bowls, the last in 1991.
Brunell on the move
The Green Bay Packers have agreed on trade terms that would send backup quarterback Mark Brunell to Philadelphia, but the deal can’t be completed until Brunell signs a contract with the Eagles, according to a published report.
On Thursday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel quoted unnamed sources as saying the deal would give the Packers second- and fifth-round picks in this weekend’s NFL draft in exchange for the former Washington quarterback.
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