EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants released place-kicker Josh Brown on Tuesday, six days after police documents revealed Brown admitted to repeatedly abusing his former wife while they were married.

The move came shortly after Brown issued a statement insisting he never hit his wife during a six-year period when he admits spousal abuse.

Outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy will be making tackles now for the New England Patriots instead of the Detroit Lions. The Patriots acquired Van Noy in a deal that reportedly also included an exchange of draft picks. Associated Press/Rick Osentoski

It wasn’t clear whether Brown will receive the rest of his $1.26 million salary.

Brown was previously suspended for the opening game of the season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy after the NFL investigated his arrest in May 2015 for spousal abuse against his now ex-wife, Molly. Brown was accused of grabbing his wife’s wrist as she tried to reach for a phone, causing a contusion and bruising. He was not charged by local authorities in the case in Washington state.

But documents released by the King County Sheriff’s Office, including journals and emails, detailed a history of abuse far greater than Brown acknowledged when he spoke about being disciplined before the season started.

PATRIOTS: New England acquired linebacker Kyle Van Noy from Detroit. According to ESPN, the Patriots gave up a sixth-round pick next season but will acquire the Lions’ seventh-rounder.

Detroit drafted Van Noy out of Brigham Young in the second round with the 40th overall pick in 2014. Van Noy became a first-time starter this season and had 23 tackles.

• Denver traded a 2017 fifth-round pick to New England for tight end A.J. Derby.

Derby, a sixth-round draft pick out of Arkansas last year, played in four games for the Patriots this season after spending his rookie year on injured reserve.

FALCONS: Atlanta added insurance for injured running back Tevin Coleman by signing three running backs, including Stevan Ridley, who began his career with New England and also played for the Jets. Ridley has 2,907 yards rushing in five seasons.

The Falcons also signed Terron Ward from their practice squad. Free-agent Jhurell Pressley was signed to the practice squad.

BRONCOS: Police are investigating a burglary at the home of outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware that Ware reported when he returned home from Monday night’s football game.

Police said they are looking for two men who came through the front door. There was no report on what was taken.

• Authorities said a fan, Jason Coy, 35, died after falling 60 feet at Denver’s stadium after the game Monday night.

Stadium Management Co., which operates Sports Authority Field at Mile High, said the fan fell over a railing while sitting on it.

BILLS: The team promoted receiver Ed Eagan off the practice squad to address an injury-depleted position.

Robert Woods’ status is uncertain because of an injured right foot, and Marquise Goodwin is being evaluated for a possible concussion. Starter Sammy Watkins (left foot) and backup Greg Salas (groin) are on injured reserve.

• Jacksonville will be without defensive tackle Roy Miller for the rest of the season because of a torn right Achilles tendon.

PACKERS: Cornerback Damarious Randall, who had been sidelined with a groin injury, underwent surgery and is out this week.

“That’s just the way things go,” cornerback Demetri Goodson said. “If you look at every single team in the league, they’re beat up from top to bottom. So that’s just the way it goes.”

DOLPHINS: Safety Bacarri Rambo signed following safety Reshad Jones’ season-ending shoulder injury.

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