NFL Notes: Browns, Buccaneers, Cowboys, & Packers

Browns

• Rookie QB Johnny Manziel was fined $12,000 for his middle finger gesture towards the Redskins bench on Monday. (Adam Schefter)
• Manziel could potential reduce this fine to 25 percent of his weekly check or close to $6,000. (Ian Rapoport)

Buccaneers

• HC Lovie Smith referred to RB Doug Martin as their “bell cow” running back. (Associated Press)

Cowboys

• TE Gavin Escobar suffered a shoulder injury during last week’s preseason game, but is hoping to suit for this weekend’s game against the Dolphins. (Todd Archer)

Packers

• If free agent TE Jermichael Finley were to receive clearance, the Packers would likely try to re-sign him. (Rob Demovsky)
• Seventh-round pick WR Jeff Janis is a lock to make the Packers 53-man roster. (Rob Demovsky)
• WR Kevin Dorsey is expected to be the No. 6 receiver if the Packers choose to keep that many. (Rob Demovsky)