NFL Notes: 49ers, Browns, Buccaneers, Cowboys, & Patriots

49ers

• HC Jim Harbaugh said LB Blake Costanzo has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. (Eric Branch)

Browns

• HC Mike Pettine mentioned that they should name their starting quarterback by next Tuesday. (Pro Football Talk)
• DC Jim O’Neil mentioned Isaiah Trufant is the team’s starting nickelback. (Pat McManamon)
• According to O’Neill, Buster Skrine and Justin Gilbert are battling it out for a starting job. (Pat McManamon)
• DE Jabaal Sheard and DL Phil Taylor are expected to be “major factors” this year. (Pat McManamon)

Buccaneers

• Buccaneers placed DT Jibreel Black on season-ending injured reserve after clearing waivers.

Cowboys

• Cowboys placed DB Korey Lindsey on season-ending injured reserve list after clearing waivers.

Patriots

• Patriots released TE Terrence Miller from injured reserve with injury settlement.