NFL Notes: Broncos, Cardinals, Cowboys, Jets, Lions, Giants, & Texans

Broncos

• Broncos No. 3 running back C.J. Anderson left Thursday’s preseason game and is being evaluated for a possible concussion. (Broncos.com)

Cardinals

• Former first-round pick Jonathan Cooper took the majority of the snaps at left guard with the first-team, but Earl Watford did see some work as well. (Josh Weinfuss)

Cowboys

• DT Josh Brent‘s meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell Thursday afternoon reportedly “went well.” (Jean-Jacques Taylor)

Jets

• RB Chris Ivory suffered a rib injury during the first half of Thursday’s preseason opener and didn’t return.

Giants

• Veteran G Geoff Schwartz returned to practice Thursday, but his left knee still appears to be bothering him. (Dan Graziano)
• Charles Brown (left tackle) and Weston Richburg (left guard) received the majority of the team’s first-team reps on Thursday. (Dan Graziano)

Lions

• DeJon Gomes is making a “strong push” for the Lions No. 4 safety job. (Michael Rothstein)
• The Lions have been giving rookie OL Travis Swanson a lot of time with the first-team offense at both center. (Michael Rothstein)

Texans

• QB Ryan Fitzpatrick looks increasing comfort in the Texans’ offense with each passing day. (Tania Ganguli)
• CB Johnathan Joseph won’t play on Saturday in the preseason game