Coach Joe Gibbs acknowledged yesterday the Washington Redskins have talked to the Chicago Bears about acquiring disgruntled Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs.

While a proposal has yet to be formalized, the Redskins will make a trade offer to the Bears aimed at acquiring two-time Pro Bowl weakside linebacker Lance Briggs, agent Drew Rosenhaus and two league sources told ESPN.

David Patten was cut by the Redskins on Thursday after catching just 23 passes over two seasons.

The Washington Redskins have agreed to trade safety Adam Archuleta to the Chicago Bears for a conditional sixth-round draft pick.

People in authority at Redskins Park are telling Jason La Canfora of the Washington Post that the Redskins are in no way trying to trade up and take the LSU QB first overall.

Kicker John Hall was released by the Redskins on Wednesday after three consecutive injury-hampered seasons, saving the team about $1.

Denver cornerback Dre Bly, who the Redskins attempted to acquire last week and who has told several people he wants to play for Washington, could become available again.

Shawn Springs said he would play for the full worth of his contract this season, but not for a restructured deal that would result in him making less.

Defensive back Kenny Wright signed a three-year contract with Cleveland on Sunday, making him the third free agent the Browns have signed.

Cornerback Fred Smoot agreed to a five-year contract with the Redskins on Saturday night, returning to the team he left two years ago before two tumultuous seasons with Minnesota.

Linebacker London Fletcher agreed to a five-year, $25 million contract with the Washington Redskins, capping another busy day of free agency for one of the NFL's top-spending teams.

The Redskins finished restructuring Mark Brunell's contract Wednesday, creating more space under the salary cap while ensuring he will return to the team next season.