NFL Notes: Browns, Buccaneers, Chargers, Vikings

Browns

Browns HC Hue Jackson mentioned that if former first-round pick Cam Erving can’t handle playing center, they’ll consider trying him at offensive tackle.

“Right now, he’s the center of this football team,” said Jackson, via the Cleveland Plain Dealer. “There are some things he needs to improve at, but I’m not down on Cam about this season. This is his first opportunity at doing this at a high level week in and week out.

“If he shows that’s not him, then we’ll find someplace else for him to play. Right now, he’s done exactly what I anticipated. Can he improve? Yes, and I think he will.”

Buccaneers

• Adam Caplan reports that Buccaneers C Joe Hawley‘s MRI showed no ligament damage. Hawley injured his knee during Thursday’s game against the Falcons.

Chargers

• Michael Gehlken reports that the Chargers will be without rookie TE Hunter Henry for Sunday’s game against the Titans.

Vikings

• The Vikings officially ruled out G Alex Boone and LB Eric Kendricks for Sunday’s game gainst the Lions.