NFL Notes: Browns, Colts, Falcons, Ravens, & Vikings

Browns

• The talk of first-round pick QB Johnny Manziel “narrowing the gap” on Brian Hoyer appears to be “media driven.” (Toni Grossi)

Colts

Colts OC Pep Hamilton told reporters that free agent acquisition WR Hakeem Nicks hasn’t shown enough up to this point in camp and still working to get himself into game shape.

“Yeah, I don’t know if I can say that I’ve seen enough,” Hamilton said, per Tom James. “I think he is still working to get himself in game shape.”

Falcons

• OL Terren Jones was taken off on a stretcher after an injury to his head/neck area. (Alex Marvez)

Ravens

• Ravens worked out free agent TE Steve maneri
• HC John Harbaugh said he was impressed with the offense and added that they made “major strides” on Sunday. (Jamison Hensley)
• DT Terrence Cody is without a timetable in his return from hip surgery. (Aaron Wilson)
• Veteran TE Owen Daniels has “no burst getting off the line” and has struggled getting separation in training camp. (Jamison Hensley)
• UDFA CB Deji Olatoye got off to a fast start, but he appears to be falling back to Earth. (Jamison Hensley)
• G Will Rackley still hasn’t returned from the concussion he suffered towards the start of training camp. (Aaron Wilson)

Vikings

• QB Matt Cassel is confident he’ll be the Vikings’ starter to open the 2014 season. (Mark Craig)