NFL Notes: Bears, Buccaneers, Chargers, Cowboys & Packers

Bears

• Bears HC John Fox announced Tuesday that LB Danny Trevathan will undergo thumb surgery, but this is not considered to be a season-ending procedure. (John Mullin)
• Michael Ginnitti mentions that the Bears can move on from QB Jay Cutler next year while just taking on $2 million of dead money, considering that his guarantees will be out of the way.
• Mike Garafolo points out that the Bears will have a decision regarding veteran OLB Lamarr Houston, as he’s due $6 million ni 2017 and has had two ACL tears.

Buccaneers

• Adam Caplan reports that the Buccaneers worked out LB Lenny Jones and DE Ryan Russell.

Chargers

• Mike Garafolo reports that RB Dexter McCluster‘s contract with the Chargers can be worth up $2 million.

Cowboys

• Joel Corry points out that if TE Rico Gathers remains on the Cowboys’ practice squad for the entire season, he’ll make $449,990.
• If the Cowboys were to keep him on their active roster, he would make $450,000.

Packers

• Adam Caplan reports that the Packers worked out LB Brandon Chubb on Tuesday.