NFL Notes: Bengals, Browns, Chargers, Patriots, Raiders, & Rams

NFL

• The Saints, Cowboys, and Patriots also made waivers claim for OT Michael Bowie, but the Browns had priority over them. (Pro Football Talk)

Bengals

• The Bengals have reportedly locked up QB Andy Dalton to a six-year extension worth $115 million. (NFLTR)

Browns

• HC Mike Pettine mentioned that he has been “very pleased” with second-year OLB Barkevious Mingo. (Tony Grossi)

Chargers

• The Chargers will employ running back-by-committee approach this season that includes Ryan Mathews, Donald Brown and Danny Woodhead. (Kevin Acee)

Patriots

• Fourth-round pick RB James White could end up cutting into Steven Ridley’s early-down carries. (Mike Reiss)

Raiders

• OC Greg Olson mentioned that he’s expected big things from free agent acquisition RB Maurice Jones-Drew this year. (Jerry McDonald)
• WR James Jones has seen some work in the slot for the Raiders in recent practices. (Jerry McDonald)
• TE Michael Rivera looks stronger, more athletic and more confident this season. (Jerry McDonald)

Rams

• The Rams appear to be “very content” to leave first-round pick Greg Robinson at guard. (Jason La Canfora)
• DL Aaron Donald continues to impress in camp and the Rams can’t believe he out of the top-10. (Jason La Canfora)
• The early returns from DE Michael Sam reportedly “haven’t been all that strong,” he has a lot of supporters in the Rams’ organization. (Jason La Canfora)
• There is a “very strong buzz” around WRs Brian Quick and Stedman Bailey. (Jason La Canfora)