Taylor won’t be sidelined by injury

Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor isn’t expected to miss any time — and is still in line to start the Sept. 9 season opener against Pittsburgh — after dislocating his left pinky and bruising his hand in Thursday’s 5-0 win over Philadelphia.

Taylor’s injury initially appeared serious after he awkwardly landed on his non-throwing hand and wrist while bracing his fall after firing an incomplete pass on fourth and goal.

Coach Hue Jackson said there’s a chance he and the first-team offense will play in next week’s exhibition finale at Detroit.

Players f ined

New York Jets linebackers Jordan Jenkins, Darron Lee and Frankie Luvu were each fined $20,054 by the NFL for illegal hits in New York’s preseason game at Washington last week.

Jenkins and Luvu were both docked for roughing the passer, while Lee was fined for a horse-collar tackle. Minnesota linebacker Antwione Williams was also fined $20,054 for a roughing-the-passer penalty after his hit on Jacksonville’s Cody Kessler.

An unsportsmanlike penalty will cost Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue $13,369.

New president

The Carolina Panthers hired Tom Glick as team president, another indication owner David Tepper will push to bring a Major League Soccer team to the Carolinas. Glick spent the past six years working with developing the City Football Group, a multi-national soccer organization.

Etc.

Tight end Julius Thomas told the Players Tribune that he’s retiring from the game to pursue a doctorate degree in psychology . ... Former USC quarterback Sam Darnold led the Jets on two scoring drives during a 22-16 loss to New York Giants. The Giants’ Evan Engram was forced to leave the game because of a concussion and fellow tight end Rhett Ellison suffered an eye injury. The Jets signed running back Charcandrick West before the game . ... Cam Newton led three scoring drives in Carolina’s 25-24 victory over New England . ... Adrian Peterson rushed for 56 yards in 11 carries in a 29-17 loss to Denver . ... Jake Rudock threw a five-yard touchdown pass to Marcus Lucas with 30 seconds left to give Detroit a 33-30 victory over Tampa Bay . ... Kirk Cousins passed for 182 yards and third-stringer Kyle Sloter threw for two fourthquarter touchdowns to lift Minnesota over Seattle 2120. .. Former UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley completed eight of 14 passes for 78 yards for Green Bay, which lost to Oakland 13-6.