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NFLLions sign Patriots practice squad linebacker K.J. Britt to their active roster.
NFLBears beat Seahawks 34-17 on Monday night, with Jeffery Simmons making a strong debut after his trade from Tennessee.
NFLRavens lose Lamar Jackson to injured reserve; third-string rookie Joe Fagnano has a chance to play Thursday vs Jaguars.

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No. 1 in the 30-second version

Lions sign Patriots practice squad linebacker K.J. Britt to their active roster.

Britt, 27, has appeared in one regular-season game. The move came after Detroit lost starting linebacker Jack Campbell to a neck injury Sunday. Adam Schefter of ESPN first reported the news, according to Pats Pulpit, a fan site. The Patriots now have an open practice squad spot, and they host the Packers this Sunday before playing the Lions in Munich the following week.

Source: Pats Pulpit

Around the leagues

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Bears beat Seahawks 34-17 on Monday night, with Jeffery Simmons making a strong debut after his trade from Tennessee.

Caleb Williams threw for 247 yards without a turnover, and D'Andre Swift scored three short touchdowns. Simmons had six tackles, a sack and a pass defensed, and Chicago held Seattle to 252 yards. The Bears (6-2) acquired Simmons for two first-round picks, a 2027 and a 2028. The Seahawks (4-4) host the Cardinals and the Bears host the Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Sources: ESPN · NY Post Sports · USA TODAY Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Ravens lose Lamar Jackson to injured reserve; third-string rookie Joe Fagnano has a chance to play Thursday vs Jaguars.

Jackson has a thumb injury that requires surgery and could end his season, and Tyler Huntley is out with a toe injury. Fagnano has an ankle injury, but coach Jesse Minter said to expect him to have a chance to play. Baltimore signed Austin Reed to its practice squad. The Ravens lost 36-10 at Buffalo on Sunday, while Jacksonville beat Indianapolis 42-7.

Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN

Giants coach John Harbaugh admits calling Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk about trading for Jeffery Simmons.

Harbaugh said he left a message with Strunk and that the Giants are open for any call. Simmons was later traded to the Bears. ProFootballTalk reports the call upset some in Nashville, but Harbaugh said he was not apologizing.

Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · Big Blue View

Most Cowboys players left facility on Monday before locker-room media availability

The day after an embarrassing home loss to the Cardinals — who have never lost at AT&T Stadium — many of the Cowboys' players skipped a session with the media covering the team.

Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk

Nick Sirianni: Eagles will stick with Tanner McKee, Sean Mannion despite offensive woes

The Eagles have lost six in a row and rank 30th in the NFL in points per game, but Nick Sirianni said Monday that he isn't making a change at offensive coordinator or quarterback.