NFL Notes: Browns, Chargers, Chiefs, Giants, Panthers & Texans

Browns

• Rookie RB Terrance West was “challenging” Ben Tate for carries at Tuesday’s practice. (Peter King)
• WR Miles Austin is using “sports science” to find ways to avoid aggravating his hamstring. (Peter King)
• HC Mike Pettine said that quarterbacks Johnny Manziel and Brian Hoyer will split snaps with the first-team in their next preseason game and that he will decide on the game’s starter on Thursday. (Mary Kay Cabot)

Chargers

• DE Corey Liuget was wearing a protective boot on his right foot due to a lingering ankle injury. (Eric D. Williams)
• Undrafted RB Branden Oliver took reps as a kick and punt returner at Tuesday’s practice. (Eric D. Williams)

Chiefs

• SS Eric Berry exited Tuesday’s practice due to tendinitis in his right-heel. (Associated Press)

Giants

• HC Tom Coughlin said that WR/KR Trindon Holliday is not expected to return to practice “at this point.” (Ralph Vacchiano)

Panthers

• Rookie WR Kelvin Benjamin has been the “star of camp” for Carolina’s offense. (David Newton)
• Carolina has “seem to have decided” on Byron Bell to play left tackle. (Joseph Person)

Texans

• Rookie NT Louis Nix has passed his physical as he returns from the PUP list. (Adam Caplan)