The Kansas City Royals signed former Atlanta Braves right-hander Kri Medlen, who is recovering from his second Tommy John surgery, to an $8.5 million, two-year contract. Coach Marc Trestman said Cutler will be available as the backup for Sunday’s game at Soldier Field, where boos have rained down on a team that is 5-9 and playing out the string after starting the season with legitimate hopes of a playoff run. The Panthers’ Cam Newton, who is recovering from injuries suffered in a car crash, will “probably” start Sunday against the Cleveland Browns barring any physical setbacks this week, Carolina coach Ron Rivera said. Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (hip injury) was limited in practice. The Seattle Seahawks signed linebacker K.J.