The Panthers will show interest in veteran cornerback Asante Samuel if the Eagles make him available, according to a source. However, Samuel's big contract would be a stumbling block in a potential trade with the Panthers, who committed more than $272 million last week to five of their core players. The Panthers likely would need Samuel to restructure his contract.

Steelers restricted free-agent quarterback Dennis Dixon did not sign his tender and has yet to report to training camp. Dixon's agent, Jeff Sperbeck, says that his client prefers a chance to compete for another team. "Dennis would love the opportunity to start," Sperbeck said. "Yes, we would look forward to an opportunity for a trade -- it's a starting opportunity we're looking for."

Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel hopes to remain with the team, but the team is open to fielding calls for him at the very least. Samuel is rumored to be on the block after the blockbuster acquisition that netted Philadelphia Nnamdi Asomugha on Friday and the trade that brought over Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie the day before. "Asante is still an Eagle," agent Alonzo Shavers said. "I do not want anyone to get confused because he's been absent. The Eagles obviously went out an wanted to get a big name in Nnamdi. But we'll see how things go when Asante gets into camp and practices."

Having signed top free-agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha on Friday, the Eagles appear to be weighing Asante Samuel's future with the team. In addition to adding Asomugha, Philadelphia acquired Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie in a trade with Arizona on Thursday. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman coach Andy Reid danced around Samuel's future in a press conference on Friday night. Here's what Roseman said when asked if he expects all three corners to still be Eagles on opening day: "We're excited to get Nnamdi, and we thought it was a great opportunity for our football team."

Having acquired a pair of cornerbacks this week, the Eagles now have three potential No. 1 options on their roster. Incumbent starter Asante Samuel will be joined by Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, who was acquired in the Kevin Kolb trade with Arizona, and Nnamdi Asomugha, who Philadelphia signed on Friday. Rumors are already popping up that the Eagles could trade Samuel.

It appears less likely that the Broncos will trade veteran quarterback Kyle Orton. Andrew Brandt of The National Football Post reports that Orton's $1.5 million roster bonus was activated at 4:00 PM EST on Friday. "Broncos unlikely to trade after making that commitment," Brandt wrote on his Twitter page. The NFL Network's Jason La Canfora has since confirmed that Denver is no longer shopping Orton.

The Bears have traded tight end Greg Olsen to the Panthers in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2012 draft, according to a league source. Olsen then agreed to a four-year, $24 million extension with $10 million guaranteed, added a source. "I think it's bittersweet," Olsen said. "I've made it clear since the day I got here that I've really enjoyed my time here in Chicago. My plans all along, obviously, were to play my career here. ... The guys on the team have been awesome. And the fans obviously are second to none and this city really embraces their team. ... At the same time, I feel like for my career and going forward to go join a team that has so much promise and the guys they have in place already down there. And [offensive coordinator] Rob Chudzinski [is] a guy that I know from my college days. And what he's done with tight ends and how his offense focused around that position. So I feel like it's a great opportunity for me going forward and it's something I'm looking forward to."

The Bengals have traded wide receiver Chad Ochocinco to the Patriots, according to a source. The deal was agreed upon after Ochocinco reached a restructured three-year deal with New England. Cincinnati will receive two draft picks for the receiver, one in 2012 and another the following year.

The Cardinals have completed a trade with the Eagles to acquire quarterback Kevin Kolb, according to sources. Kolb will get a new contract extension of five years for $63 million, with a little more than $22 million guaranteed. The new deal puts him under contract for six seasons. Philadelphia will receive cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a second-round pick.

We don't know exactly what the Saints will get from the Dolphins in the Reggie Bush trade, but they will at least obtain safety Jonathon Amaya. Amaya played in 10 games as a reserve for Miami last season and was a standout player on special teams.