The Redskins have taken Stephen Bowen from the Cowboys, agreeing to a five-year deal with the defensive end. ESPN Insider Adam Schefter is reporting that the deal is worth $27.5 million. Bowen was projected to be the starting defensive end for the Cowboys this season, but decided to test the open market after becoming an unrestricted free agent.

The Redskins have traded defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth to the Patriots in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in 2013, according to league sources. Haynesworth must still pass his physical in order to make the trade official. He clashed repeatedly with Redskins coach Mike Shanahan and frequently skipped workouts. Shanahan suspended him for the final four games of last season for conduct detrimental to the team.

Donovan McNabb is expected to be a member of the Vikings soon. It was reported early Wednesday that the Redskins had agreed to deal McNabb to the Vikings in exchange for a pair of sixth-round draft picks. McNabb's former teammate Brian Mitchell posted on his Twitter account that final issues are being worked out in the trade.

The Broncos have traded wide receiver Jabar Gaffney to the Redskins for defensive end Jaremy Jarmon. Gaffney, 30, has enjoyed the best statistical seasons of his career in his last two years. In 2010, Gaffney set career highs by registering 65 catches and 875 yards for Denver.

The Redskins have agreed to terms with free-agent wide receiver Donte Stallworth, according to a league source. Stallworth has played for the Saints, Patriots, Eagles, Browns, and Ravens.

The Redskins have agreed to a six-year contract with free agent defensive lineman Barry Cofield that will pay him $12.5 million in guaranteed money, according to multiple reports. He's expected to play either nose tackle or end in Washington's 3-4 defense

The Redskins and wide receiver Santana Moss have agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. The deal includes a $5 million signing bonus and $6 million in guaranteed money.

The Redskins have agreed to trade quarterback Donovan McNabb to the Vikings in exchange for a pair of sixth-round picks, according to a report. Washington would reportedly receive a 2012 sixth-rounder and a conditional 2013 sixth-rounder for the former Pro Bowler. The trade depends on McNabb's willingness to accept less money as part of a new contract, so it is still in the balance. The five-year contract extension McNabb signed last November includes a $10 million bonus to be paid before the 2011 regular season starts, according to a league source. 10:51AM Update: The trade appears to be in place, with McNabb's contract no longer a hurdle. He will be making far less than the $14.75 million he would have been due were he to play for the Redskins this year, but the exact number isn't yet known.

The Vikings and Redskins are discussing a trade involving quarterback Donovan McNabb, according to league sources. A few teams have called Washington about McNabb's services. One of the issues with McNabb is working out a restructured contract. The Vikings cannot make a deal with the Redskins if they don't have a deal with McNabb.

The Jets and Redskins are battling for the services of free-agent wide receiver Santonio Holmes. Both teams have made Holmes their top offseason priority, according to sources.