Bears linebacker Lance Briggs approached the organization in recent weeks seeking a raise over the $3.65 million in base salary he's scheduled to receive in 2011, according to multiple sources. A six-time Pro-Bowl selection, Briggs missed his second preseason outing Saturday night because of a bruised knee. Briggs seeks a raise commensurate to some of the recent high-profile linebacker signings around the league, according to a source.