NFL Notes: Bears, Bucs, Cardinals, Chiefs, Cowboys, Eagles, Falcons, Saints & Vikings

Bears

• HC Marc Trestman mentioned that QB Jay Cutler is “bigger, he’s stronger than a year ago.” (Chicago Tribune)

Buccaneers

• Despite missing OTAs, HC Lovie Smith mentioned that he expects G Carl Nicks to be ready for training camp. (Pewter Report)
• Smith added that they have “big plans” for TE Tim Wright in their passing game this year. (Pewter Report)

Cardinals

• Rookie TE Troy Niklas suffered a broken hand at OTAs last week, but is expected to be back for training camp. (NFLTR)

Chiefs

• CB Sean Smith was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving early Monday morning. (KCTV5.com)

Cowboys

• HC Jason Garrett announced that MLB Sean Lee will undergo surgery to repair his torn ACL on Thursday. (Clarence Hill)
• Rookie OL Zack Martin has taken snaps at center during the team’s OTAs. (Todd Archer)

Eagles

• Rookie WR Jordan Matthews has “looked like the best receiver on the team” during OTAs, “and it hasn’t been close.” (Jimmy Kempski)

Falcons

• WR Julio Jones is hoping to back in time for Week 1. (D. Orlando Ledbetter)

Saints

• Saints TE Jimmy Graham has his grievance hearing regarding his position classification set for June 17. (NFLTR)

Vikings

• Vikings signed third-round pick RB Jerick McKinnon to a four-year contract.