NFL Notes: Bears, Bills, Buccaneers, Chiefs, Jets, Saints, & Seahawks

Bears

• LB Lance Briggs is hoping to finish out his career with the Bears, despite being in the final year of his contract.

“I’m a Bear. I’m a true Bear. This is Year 12. I’ve given my blood, sweat and tears and my heart to the city and playing for this team,” Briggs said, via ESPN.com. “When it’s all said and done, I’ll retire a Bear.”

Bills

• Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula may have the Jon Bon Jovi group “discouraged” about successfully purchasing the Bills. (Tim Graham)

Buccaneers

• Buccaneers TE Tim Wright is “very underrated” due to his catch radius and the fact that he can stretch the field. (Daniel Jeremiah)

Chiefs

• S Eric Berry has an ankle injury that is not considered to be serious. (Adam Schefter)

Jets

• First-round S Calvin Pryor has been cleared for physical activity following a recent concussion. (Manish Mehta)
• OC Marty Mornhinweg mentioned that WR Stephen Hill has looked “outstanding” in training camp. (Manish Mehta)

Saints

• Second-year LT Terron Armstead reportedly has generated a lot of buzz. (Mike Triplett)

Seahawks

• HC Pete Carroll said DT Jesse Williams‘ knee injury is potentially serious and could require surgery. (John Boyle)