Browns’ Braylon Edwards chided by Cavaliers’ LeBron James

Cleveland Browns receiver Braylon Edwards was called “childish” by LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers for allegedly punching James’ friend early Monday outside of a Cleveland nightclub.

James said Edwards punched Edward Givens, a friend of James and a promoter with a Cleveland marketing firm who was working outside the club about 2:30 a.m. EDT.

“I’ve never crossed paths with Braylon before, but it seems like there’s a little jealousy going on with Braylon and me and my friends. I have no idea why,” James said Monday. “I’ve never said anything to Braylon at all. But for him to do that is very childish. My friend is 130 pounds. Seriously. It’s like hitting one of my kids. It doesn’t make sense.”

Edwards was not available for comment. He posted a message on his Twitter account offering praise to James.

“I have no issue with LeBron,” Edwards tweeted. “I respect and admire him.”

Edwards’ name did not appear in a police report. He was not arrested and there are no charges pending against him.

Manning hurting

Quarterback Eli Manning has inflamed tissue in his right foot, or plantar fasciitis, but the New York Giants said he could play against Oakland on Sunday if he can tolerate the pain.

Stafford in limbo

Detroit is hoping that rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford, whose right knee was twisted on a sack against Chicago on Sunday, might be healthy enough to play against Pittsburgh.

Daunte Culpepper probably would start Sunday against the Steelers if Stafford can’t play.

Mora hopeful

Seattle Coach Jim Mora said he expects Matt Hasselbeck to test his broken rib in practice Wednesday in hopes the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback can play Sunday against Jacksonville.

McFadden sidelined

Oakland starting running back Darren McFadden will have surgery today for torn knee cartilage and will sit out two to four weeks.

Cable case to D.A.

Police in Napa, Calif., have finished their investigation into allegations that Raiders Coach Tom Cable assaulted assistant Randy Hanson in August at the team’s training camp hotel and forwarded the case to the district attorney’s office.

Cable declined to comment Monday.

Sensabaugh is out

Dallas safety Gerald Sensabaugh will have surgery to repair a broken plate in his right thumb and could be out up to a month.

Sensabaugh had a plate implanted after breaking his thumb in college.

Singletary reacts

Responding to a report that Michael Crabtree and his agent were about to renew negotiations with the team, San Francisco Coach Mike Singletary said he would still like to have the first-round draft pick play for the team this season.

Crabtree has turned down a reported five-year, $20-million offer from the 49ers.