Daily Dawg Chow: Browns news (8/1/17)

Cleveland Browns:

• "Browns 'closer to making decisions' at QB, but won't force issue" (Browns.com) - "Hue Jackson says he’s in no rush to name a starter at quarterback, but Friday’s Orange and Brown Scrimmage should help offer some more clarity."
• "Zane Gonzalez set to prove he's second to none" (ESPN) - "Early on, Zane Gonzalez, last year's Lou Groza award winner for top college kicker and now a Cleveland Browns player, stood out, since no kids around him growing up shared his peculiar name."
• "John Greco is back and ready to compete" (Cleveland.com) - "John Greco saw his 2016 season end after Lisfranc surgery and, to make things worse, he watched his team spend big money on a player in Kevin Zeitler who plays his position -- right guard."
• "Myles Garrett determined to build relationship with Bruce Smith" (ABJ) - "The No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft realizes how valuable legendary pass rusher Bruce Smith would be as a mentor, and the Browns rookie defensive end doesn’t want to waste..."

NFL:

• "No decision on Ezekiel Elliott expected this week" (NFL.com) - "A panel of independent advisers are reviewing the Ezekiel Elliott case and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is waiting for their work to be complete before making a decision..."
• "Jaguars' Branden Albert retires after 3 practices, 9 seasons" (AP) - "Branden Albert abruptly retired Monday, ending his NFL career after nine seasons and two Pro Bowls. Albert called it quits following three training camp practices..."
• "No indictment for Gareon Conley" (PFT) - "Gareon Conley can never be called a ham sandwich. The Raiders cornerback, facing rape charges in Ohio, will not be indicted by a grand jury, PFT has confirmed."
• "Philip Rivers, Antonio Gates being blocked from LaDainian Tomlinson's Hall of Fame induction" (Sporting News) - "Two of LaDainian Tomlinson’s former teammates with the now-Los Angeles Chargers are being blocked from attending..."