NFL Notes: Bears, Jaguars, Lions, & Panthers

Bears

• Jordan Raanan reports that free agent WR Julian Talley is working out for the Bears on Tuesday.

Jaguars

• The Jaguars tried out linebackers James-Michael Johnson, Emmanuel Acho and Philip Wheeler on Monday. (Pro Football Talk)
• Johnson wound up being signed to their active roster.

Lions

• Lions TE Eric Ebron left Monday night’s game with a knee injury.
• David Chao mentioned that the concern for Ebron is that he may have an MCL injury.

Panthers

• David Newton of ESPN wonders if the Panthers could consider working on a contract extension for CB Josh Norman during their bye week.
• It’s worth mentioning that Panthers GM Dave Gettleman has policy of not negotiating contracts while in season.
• Norman is reportedly looking to be among the highest paid cornerbacks in the game, which would like run Carolina in excess of $10 million per year.