NFL Notes: Bears, Buccaneers, Panthers, Redskins, & Saints

Bears

• According to Brad Biggs, veteran C Samson Satele is someone to keep an eye on for the Bears.

Buccaneers

Rick Stroud points out that the Buccaneers will have the No. 1 waiver claim position until after Week 3 of the regular season. At that point in time, the waiver order will be determined by won-loss record.

“It’s a huge deal,” GM Jason Licht said. “Bigger than people realize.”

Panthers

• Joe Person takes a look at five potential free agent targets for the Panthers to watch in the coming weeks including: DE Osi Umenyiora, DE Mathias Kiwanuka, CB Charles Tillman, OLB Ashless Palmer, and LB Jacquian Williams.

Redskins

• John Keim reports that there is “mutual interest” between the Redskins and free agent S Taylor Mays, but they have yet to set up a visit.

Saints

• Nick Underhill of the Advocate reports that free agent CB Patrick Robinson hasn’t ruled out the possibility of the re-signing with the Saints.
• Robinson will meet with the Steelers on next week.