– The Bucs are interested in unrestricted free agent Asante Samuel.

– The Vikings’ Bryant McKinnie was charged with aggravated battery, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct early Monday morning. Who wants to bet at some point he used this line with the authorities: “Don’t you know who I am?”

– The Panthers and free agent wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad are close to a deal.

– The Lions only have one cornerback left on their roster after releasing Fernando Bryant.

– Chargers’ TE Antonio Gates will undergo foot surgery and might need four to six months to recover.

– Draft prospect Darren McFadden ran a 4.33 40-yard dash at the combine Sunday. W.O.W.

More combine chatter: Are ther serious concerns over LSU DT Glen Dorsey’s stress fracture?