NFL Notes: Buccaneers, Cowboys, Panthers, & Patriots

Buccaneers

• G Logan Mankins‘ official introduction isn’t expected to take place until Thursday. (Mike Reiss)

Cowboys

• DE George Selvie said he expects to play in the season-opener against the 49ers, despite sitting practice this week with a sore shoulder. (Tim MacMahon)

Panthers

• QB Cam Newton said that there’s “no doubt in [his] mind” that he’ll play against the Buccaneers in Week 1. (Joe Person)

Patriots

• QB Tom Brady “was very upset” with the Patriots decision to trade G Logan Mankins. (Jason Cole)
• The Patriots will likely miss Mankins’ “toughness, attitude, and you’re-not-going-to-mess-with-us type approach” to the game. (Mike Reiss)
• The Patriots offensive line has been adjusting to a new coach, Dave DeGuglielmo, this year and it appears as though it’s been more challenging for some than expected. (Mike Reiss)

Vikings