NFL Notes: Browns, Cowboys, Seahawks, Texans

Browns

Browns executive VP Sashi Brown told reporters on Monday that they’re looking forward to speaking with newly reinstated WR Josh Gordon this week. (Mary Kay Cabot)

In regards to the raise they gave LT Joe Thomas, Brown explained that it was something they were discussing for weeks prior to his injury, and ultimately felt it was the right thing to do. (Nate Ulrich)

Brown said of the reported issues between the front office and the coaching staff: “I’m not gonna sugarcoat anything. Last week was a tough week for us, from a PR perspective.” (Albert Breer)

As for why they were unable to complete the trade for Bengals QB A.J. McCarron, Brown said it was “a lot simpler than what’s been written”…