AFC Notes: Browns, Jets, Patriots

Browns

Regarding the Redskins declining the Browns’ multiple attempts to acquire LT Trent Williams, GM John Dorsey confirmed earlier in the week that he had a “few conversations” with Redskins’ executive Bruce Allen. 

“We’ve had a few conversations,” Dorsey said, via Nate Ulrich of the Beacon Journal. “Is there anything you want me to pass on to him?”

Dorsey added that left tackles are a difficult position to acquire in trades. 

“It’s just a hard position to acquire, especially right about now if you’re referring to trades,” said Dorsey. 

As for the Browns continuing to pursue offensive linemen, Dorsey said they will do what is best for the organization and “make a million phone calls.”

“We’ll do what’s best for the Cleveland Browns organization,” Dorsey said. “We’ll do extensive research. We’ll make a million phone calls.”

Jets

• Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports that the Jets are preparing to play OT Chuma Edoga at left tackle in Week 7 with Kelvin Beachum (ankle) unlikely to play. 
• Mehta adds that Jets OT Brandon Shell is expected to start at right tackle. 
• The New York Jets officially ruled out LB Albert McClellan (concussion) for Week 7’s game against the Patriots and list DE Henry Anderson (shoulder), T Kelvin Beachum (ankle), RB Trenton Cannon (foot, ankle), TE Christopher Herndon (hamstring), LB Neville Hewitt (neck, knee), and G Kelechi Osemele (shoulder) as doubtful. 
• The Jets also have CB Nate Hairston (knee), C Ryan Kalil (shoulder), G Alex Lewis (neck), DT Steve McLendon (hamstring), LB C.J. Mosley (groin), CB Darryl Roberts (ankle), WR Demaryius Thomas (hamstring), and G Brian Winters (shoulder, knee) down as questionable for Monday’s game. 

Patriots

• The New England Patriots officially ruled out WR Josh Gordon (knee, ankle), TE Ryan Izzo (concussion), and TE Matt LaCosse (knee) for Monday’s game against the Jets and have RB Rex Burkhead (foot), S Patrick Chung (heel, chest), WR Phillip Dorsett (hamstring), WR Julian Edelman (chest), and WR Gunner Olszewski (hamstring) listed as questionable.