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After losing a tough game to the Los Angeles Chargers, the Chicago Bears remain on the road in Week 9 as they travel to the Superdome to take on the New Orleans Saints. The Bears will start backup quarterback Tyson Bagent for the 3rd consecutive game, as QB1 Justin Fields recovers from his thumb injury. […]

Less than a week after acquiring Montez Sweat from the Washington Commanders, Chicago Bears second-year general manager Ryan Poles was able to lock the 27-year-old edge rusher to a long, lucrative extension that will presumably keep him in Chicago for the next half decade. A rare W in the Windy City this season. Montez Sweat […]

After dealing for the Washington Commanders pass rusher before last week’s NFL trade deadline, the Chicago Bears have made Montez Sweat a part of their long-term future. The Bears and Sweat agreed to a four-year, $98 million contract extension, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Sweat’s contract extension, which was secured by Klutch Sports, includes […]

The 2023 NFL Trade Deadline has passed, and it was a relatively quiet one. The rebuilding Washington Commanders traded Chase Young and Montez Sweat to the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears respectively. But those were easily the biggest mid-season moves around the NFL. Like many teams, the Baltimore Ravens passed on making any […]

Ryan Poles has plenty of work left to do before it will feel like the Bears are on the upswing again, but re-signing one underrated member of the defense is a good enough start. Though the talk of extensions in Chicago has rightfully been centered around cornerback Jaylon Johnson and newly acquired defensive end Montez Sweat, […]

The Chicago Bears are amid a troubling season with their 2-6 record. Although, not all hope is lost. Chicago has players with high potential for success on the roster. Jaylon Johnson and Montez Sweat are two of these players. The Bears recently acquired Sweat at the NFL trade deadline, while Johnson was rumored to be […]

As trade rumors were swirling around Jaylon Johnson, the Bears went out and traded for former Washington Commanders defensive lineman Montez Sweat. But with both Bears set to be free agents this offseason, Johnson knows that things could get difficult. If Sweat were to get an extension before Johnson, the cornerback says he wouldn’t take […]

Not many expected the Chicago Bears to be a buyer at the NFL trade deadline, but you can understand why head coach Matt Eberflus and GM Ryan Poles wanted to get a player like Montez Sweat right away. Eberflus explained why Sweat was such an appealing trade target, via Kevin Fishbain. “When I evaluated him […]

The Chicago Bears had a busy couple of days leading up to the NFL trade deadline. Rumors swirled about Jaylon Johnson wanting to be traded, although nothing came to fruition and he stayed in Chicago, at least for the rest of the season. On top of that, the Bears struck gold with a trade for […]

The 2023 NFL trade deadline has finally hit, and some big trades for contenders around the league may have shifted the balance of power in both conferences. Let’s take a look at the best deals made by the buyers at the NFL trade deadline for the 2023 season. Full breakdowns of the eight trades that […]

This was supposed to be a big season for the Chicago Bears as quarterback Justin Fields was supposed to take a big jump and help get the team over the hump, but it’s been tough sledding so far in the Windy City. The Bears are currently 2-6, and after a slow start to the year, […]

As rumors swirl and general managers work the phones, the 2023 NFL trade deadline, set for Tuesday at 4 p.m. Eastern, inches closer. From the Philadelphia Eagles’ trade for All-Pro safety Kevin Byard, to the status of Tennessee Titans star running back Derrick Henry to the Seattle Seahawks’ surprising deal for New York Giants Pro […]

The Washington Commanders sent defensive end Montez Sweat to the Chicago Bears at the 2023 NFL trade deadline, and they might not be done yet. Reports coming out of the nation’s capital are that a Chase Young trade could also still be in the works. “Sources: The #Commanders may not be done,” NFL Network insider […]

The Chicago Bears have pulled off a massive deal before the NFL trade deadline to land star pass rusher Montez Sweat from the Washington Commanders in exchange for a 2024 2nd-round pick, according to Adam Schefter. Trade: Commanders and Bears have agreed to a trade that is expected to send DE Montez Sweat to the […]

The Chicago Bears made a shocking NFL trade deadline move by dealing for Washington Commanders’ star pass rusher Montez Sweat. “Trade: Commanders and Bears have agreed to a trade that is expected to send DE Montez Sweat to the Chicago for a 2024 second-round pick, per sources,” ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday. […]

The New Orleans Saints have not gotten off to the best of starts this 2023 season. They’re 4-4 but have seen very inconsistent play from their offense for most of the first half of the campaign. That offense began to show some signs of life on Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 7, […]

The Washington Commanders’ fate this season hinges on their next game against the Philadelphia Eagles. According to a recent report, the decision to buy or sell at the trade deadline hinges on whether they win that game or not. The two names most likely to be traded are reportedly pass-rushers Montez Sweat and Chase Young. […]

Washington Commanders defensive lineman Montez Sweat is honest about his name being brought up in trade talks, but is focused on what he can control according to NBC Sports’ JP Finlay. In terms of what he can control, it’s the Commanders next matchup as they face the Philadelphia Eagles in a key NFC East matchup. […]

The Washington Commanders only have three wins through seven weeks of football in the 2023 NFL regular season, thus making them a team to watch out for ahead of the nearing NFL trade on Oct. 31. And two of the most notable potential trade baits in Washington are its pair of defensive ends in Chase […]

The Washington Commanders currently hold a 3-4 record in 2023. Washington will have a number of decisions to make ahead of the trade deadline. Two key defensive players, Chase Young and Montez Sweat, are reportedly drawing interest from around the league, per Josina Anderson of CBS Sports. “Meanwhile, it is my understanding, that there are […]

The NFL trade deadline is coming up, and the Washington Commanders could be one of the teams that is involved before the October 31 deadline halts all activity. Defensive linemen Chase Young and Montez Sweat are among those who may be moved by Washington. According to a published report in The Athletic, the Commanders have […]

Washington Commanders fans can breathe a sigh of relief – it seems defensive end Montez Sweat’s thumb injury wasn’t serious after all. Sweat injured his thumb in the Commanders’ 24-16 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 6. “X-Rays on #Commanders DE Montez Sweat’s thumb injury came back negative per source. Initial belief is injury […]

Renewed optimism surrounds the Washington Commanders as they gear up for the 2023 season. Some NFL analysts expect the Commanders to be a dark horse playoff candidate. Any chance of that happening likely falls on how much the defense can carry an offense led by first-time starter Sam Howell. One of the stars of that […]

The Washington Commanders are heading into the 2023 season with renewed optimism. The team finished 8-8 last season, but the sky is the limit, especially with a ball-hawking defense led by Chase Young. The former Ohio State defensive end Young said he feels “night and day” different from last season. The ex-number two overall pick […]

The Washington Commanders’ offseason has been relatively quiet, but still interesting nonetheless, and there is still plenty of time to do more. Through the first few weeks of free agency, Washington has seen a mix of key additions and losses. In terms of losses, there are the likes of Cole Holcomb, Taylor Heinicke and Wes […]

The Washington Commanders brought in Carson Wentz to be the team’s new quarterback. A blunder involving teammate Montez Sweat, however, shows things are off to a rocky start. During team drills on Friday, Wentz dropped back to pass. Seeing nothing open, he scrambled out of the pocket. Sweat gave chase and urged his signal-caller to […]

The Washington Commanders are entering the 2021-22 campaign after an eventful offseason. Washington has offseason drama with owner Daniel Snyder facing allegations of sexual assault and harassment. This is a serious matter and will be a major storyline for the Commanders. However, while Washington waits for news on Snyder’s situation, they need to focus on […]

Washington Football Team star Montez Sweat received some tragic news on Wednesday as his 27-year-old brother was shot and killed in Virginia earlier this week, per TMZ Sports. Henrico Police responded to calls at 4:09 PM on Tuesday of a man, Anthony Sweat, suffering from gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the scene. […]

Things have not been great for the Washington Football Team this week. The team is experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19, pushing their Week 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles to Tuesday. Washington will be without numerous key players, including quarterback Taylor Heinicke. The good news for Washington is that defensive end Montez Sweat is expected […]

Washington Football Team defensive lineman Montez Sweat has been sidelined with a jaw injury since the beginning of November. Sweat was seemingly on the mend from the fractured jaw and was expected to return to practice, but his recovery hit an unexpected setback. WFT pass rusher Montez Sweat, who missed the past four games with […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had their impressive winning streak ended on Monday night after Ben Roethlisberger had a pass tipped and intercepted by the Washington Football Team. After the game, Chase Young and Montez Sweat seemed to agree that they may have exposed Pittsburgh’s offense. “Really a lot. Schemes, certain guy’s tendencies,” Young said via NBC […]

The Washington Redskins are one of the more interesting teams of the 2020 NFL season. No, they likely won’t be the best team in the league. In fact, according to the oddsmakers, they will probably be a lot closer to the bottom than anything else. However, they also have a young and exciting core. A […]

Washington Redskins coach Ron Rivera knows when going through a rebuild, teams need as many draft picks as possible. In turn, he’s not very happy the team doesn’t have their second-round selection. “I think that’s going to be a burden, just because of where that second round pick was too,” Rivera said via NBC Sports. […]

After Monday night’s disappointing performance, many Washington Redskins fans are asking whether it is time to move on from Case Keenum to their recent first round draft pick, Dwayne Haskins. Following a promising defensive start to the game that saw rookie Montez Sweat record his first career sack, the Washington offense couldn’t capitalize on the […]

When the Washington Redskins selected quarterback Dwayne Haskins at number 15, I was already calling it the steal of the draft to that point. Then they topped themselves, getting pass rusher Montez Sweat with the 26th overall pick. Sweat was considered one of the elite talents of the draft class, but a heart condition caught […]

The second of Washington’s two 2019 first-round picks is under contract. The Redskins announced they signed defensive end Montez Sweat to his four-year rookie deal. As with all first-round contracts, Sweat’s pact includes a fifth-year team option. Washington traded back into the first round to draft Sweat at No. 26, after the Mississippi State defensive […]

After finishing the season 7-9 last year and missing out on the NFL playoffs, there is hope that with the changes made this offseason this can be a playoff team next year. They play in a very big tough NFC, but anything can happen any given year. There are also some big storylines that can’t […]

If rookie Washington Redskins pass rusher Montez Sweat’s college football statistics hold up, he should become a defensive force in the NFL. Pro Football Focus tweeted some interesting statistics about Sweat on May 22. The website ranked him the 90th-best defensive player in the NFL with an overall grade of 86.9. Montez Sweat was dominant […]

Coming into the 2019 NFL Draft, Montez Sweat was initially seen as a surefire first-round pick. Due to an apparent heart condition, however, he fell off many draft boards from multiple teams. That didn’t stop the Washington Redskins from making him with the 26th overall pick in the draft. Despite being removed from some draft […]