NFL Notes: 49ers, Browns, Cardinals, Cowboys, Panthers, Rams & Titans

49ers

• RB LaMichael James expressed some frustration with his role in the team’s offense and would like to see more time at running back. (Matt Maiocco)

Browns

• RB Ben Tate has been “a little nicked up” during minicamp. (Nate Ulrich)

Cardinals

• HC Bruce Arians mentioned that he is hoping FS Tyrann Mathieu will only miss a “week or so” of training camp. (Kent Somers)

Cowboys

• Cowboys MLB Sean Lee underwent surgery on his torn left ACL Thursday, but the team is still considering whether or not to place him on injured reserve or the PUP list. (Todd Archer)

Panthers

• The Panthers have Kelvin Benjamin, Jerricho Cotchery and Jason Avant working as their first-team receivers during OTAs. (David Newton)

Rams

• HC Jeff Fisher expects second-year S T.J. McDonald‘s role to expand this season. (Nick Wagoner)

Titans

• Titans undrafted rookie DE James Gayle underwent surgery on his shoulder. (Jim Wyatt)