NFL Notes: Chargers, Jaguars, Jets, Panthers, & Raiders

 

Chargers

• HC Mike McCoy told reporters following Thursday’s preseason opener that they will continue to use RB Ryan Mathews in goal-line situation, despite his fumble. (Alex Flanagan)

Jaguars

• WR Cecil Shorts will not play in Friday night’s preseason opener. (Hays Carlyon)

Jets

• RB Chris Ivory is dealing with bruised ribs. (Manish Mehta)
• Matt Simms appears to have the Jets’ No. 3 quarterback job “locked up.” (Rich Cimini)

Panthers

• QB Cam Newton is not expected to play in Friday night’s preseason opener. (Ian Rapoport)

Raiders

• The Raiders plan for rookie QB Derek Carr is to get him reps with the second-team offense during Friday’s preseason opener. (Ian Rapoport)