NFL Notes: Broncos, Browns, Giants, Saints, & Steelers

Broncos

• RB Montee Ball managed to do some 7-on-7 work with the first-team offense on Wednesday. (Jeff Legwold)

Browns

• Veteran WR Nate Burleson could be in danger of being released. (Tony Grossi)
• HC Mike Pettine mentioned that they have no plans to create a package of plays for backup QB Johnny Manziel to get him involved in their offense. (Jim Trotter)

Giants

• Undrafted rookie WRs Marcus Harris and Corey Washington will “almost certainly be on the 53-man roster.” (Conor Orr)
• QB Ryan Nassib has shown “enough progress to make Curtis Painter expendable.” (Jordan Raanan)
• RB Peyton Hillis hasn’t practiced in over two weeks and is in danger of being released. (Jordan Raanan)

Saints

• QB Drew Brees is expected to play close to a half against the Colts this weekend. (Mike Triplett)
• RB Pierre Thomas said he expects his role to chance a lot this season as he’s likely to get more work in the passing game. (Andrew Lopez)

Steelers

• OT Marcus Gilbert receives a $7.65 million signing bonus in his news extension, but this is the only guarantees included in the contract. (Brian McIntyre)