NFL Notes: Browns, Buccaneers, Raiders, Ravens, & Texans

Browns

• S Josh Aubrey is pushing Jordan Poyer and Jim Leonhard for one of the team’s backup safety jobs. (Pat McManamon)

Buccaneers

• The Buccaneers reportedly “could not feel more strongly” about DT Gerald McCoy being the fact of their franchise. (Ian Rapoport)
• DL William Gholston, DL Da’Quan Bowers, LB Danny Lansanah and WR Louis Murphy all have stood out in practice. (Ian Rapoport)

Raiders

• “Preliminary” tests indicate that Raiders TE Nick Kasa tore his ACL during in Tuesday’s practice. (Scott Bair)

Ravens

• DT Timmy Jernigan remains the second most impressive rookie outside of first-round selection C.J. Mosley. (Jamison Hensley)
• Second-year ILB Arthur Brown has slid down the Ravens’ depth chart since the start of training camp. (Jamison Hensley)
• Rookie QB Keith Wenning appears to have improved his arm strength, which has been a common criticism regarding the Ball State product. (Jamison Hensley)
• WR Deonte Thompson is the “unofficial leader in drops” this year. (Jamison Hensley)

Texans

• John McClain of the Houston Chronicle confirms that the Texans won’t be trading for Browns QB Brian Hoyer, despite internet rumors that have been circulating around.