NFL Notes: 49ers, Giants, Raiders, Saints, & Texans

49ers

• HC Jim Harbaugh mentioned that the backup quarterback job will go to the guy who doesn’t turn the ball over. However, all three backups had turnovers Sunday. (Matt Barrows)

Giants

• S Cooper Taylor sustained a “significant” injury that will require “quite a bit of time” to fully recover. (Ralph Vacchiano)

Raiders

• Raiders announced the signing of TE Kyle Auffray on Sunday.
• Raiders waive K Kevin Goessling.

Saints

• QB Drew Brees was able to participate in individual passing drills on Sunday. (Mike Triplett)
• WR Kenny Stills returned to practice on Sunday.

Texans

• HC Bill O’Brien confirmed that rookie QB Tom Savage is still behind Case Keenum on the team’s depth chart. (Brian T. Smith)