NFL Notes: Browns, Giants, Raiders, Rams, Seahawks

Browns

• QB Brian Hoyer mentioned that he would to remain with the Browns, but he’s willing to play elsewhere for the opportunity to start.

“I’m from Cleveland and I want to be here…but also a competitor,” Hoyer said, per Mary Kay Cabot. “I want to be somewhere where I’m playing.“

Giants

• WR Victor Cruz underwent successful patellar tendon surgery on Monday.

Raiders

• Interim HC Tony Sparano has reportedly been well received by the Raiders’ players. (Ian Rapoport)

Rams

• Rookie OL Greg Robinson will make his first NFL start in against the 49ers.
• Rookie DT Aaron Donald will make his first NFL start in against the 49ers.
• Rookie RB Tre Mason is active for the first time in his brief career.

Seahawks

• HC Pete Carroll said that CB Richard Sherman‘s shoulder issue is “fine” and he’ll play in Week 7. (Gregg Bell)
• Carroll mentioned that LB Bobby Wagner has turf toe injury and will see how things go this week before determining his status for Week 7. (Bob Condotta)