Redskins send Archuleta to Chicago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Washington Redskins on Thursday traded Adam Archuleta to the Chicago Bears, one year after making him the highest-paid safety in NFL history.
The 29-year-old Archuleta earned $5.6 million last year but was benched for the second half of the season except for special teams duty.
Archuleta became the symbol for the team's disappointing 5-11 season in 2006 after owner Daniel Synder brought in a host of well-paid but under-performing players.
"We wish things could have worked out better with Adam, but we feel the trade is positive for him, the Bears and the Redskins," Redskins coach Joe Gibbs said in a statement.
Chicago picked up Archuleta in exchange for their sixth-round draft choice in 2007.
The Redskins gave Archuleta a $5 million signing bonus and owed him another guaranteed payment of $5 million this month, the Washington Post reported.
Archuleta played the first five seasons of his NFL career with the St. Louis Rams after being drafted in the first round with the 20th overall pick.
