NFL Notes: Bucs, Chargers, Jaguars, Lions, Raiders, Saints, Seahawks, & Titans

Buccaneers

• Rookie RB Charles Sims is undergoing surgery on his peroneal tendon today. He’s expected to miss 12-15 weeks. (Adam Caplan)

Chargers

• CB Brandon Flowers didn’t record a tackle or a pass defense in his first appearance with the Chargers, but he was flagged for a pass interference call. (Eric D. Williams)
• Third-round pick OL Chris Watt saw time at both right guard and center. (Eric D. Williams)

Jaguars

• HC Gus Bradley mentioned that third-round pick Brandon Linder will probably start at either right guard or center. (John Oesher)

Lions

• RB George Winn is getting some “heavy consideration” as he was with the first-team kick coverage and punt return units. (Michael Rothstein)
• Rookie DT Caraun Reid saw plenty of time with the first-team defense on Friday. (Michael Rothstein)
• K Giorgio Tavecchio would be the leader in the Lions’ kicking competition based on how consistent he’s been. (Michael Rothstein)

Raiders

• The Raiders offensive line didn’t do Matt Schaub any favors last night as he was under duress most of the time and wound up taking some hard hits. (Paul Gutierrez)
• First-round pick Khalil Mack was “invisible” for much of the game, but he did come away with a sack. (Paul Gutierrez)

Saints

• CB Keenan Lewis, who suffered an injury during the first half of Friday’s game, would be a “huge loss” as he’s possibly as “hard to replace as anyone outside of [Drew] Brees.” (Mike Triplett)
• Despite some concerns last week, RB Pierre Thomas “has not become the odd man out” in the Saints backfield. (Mike Triplett)

Seahawks

• WR Percy Harvin is expected to make a “huge difference” in the Seahawks offense this year. (Terry Blount)
•  DE Michael Bennett was held out of Friday’s preseason game as a precaution measure. (Bob Condotta)
• DEs O’Brien Schofield and Benson Mayowa are battling it out for a roster spot.

Titans

• The Titans came away with injuries to backup QB Charlie Whitehurst (throwing hand), Shonn Greene (knee) and RT Michael Oher (arm).