Commanders Trade DE Montez Sweat to Bears for Second-Round Pick

The 2-6 Chicago Bears address pass rush issues with a trade before the NFL trade deadline.

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Chicago Bears acquire edge rusher Montez Sweat from the Washington Commanders in exchange for a second-round pick.

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Montez Sweat is set to become a free agent after the current season.

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The Bears' pass rush is struggling, ranking last in the NFL with only 10 sacks this season.

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The Commanders have invested heavily in their defensive line with contracts for Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen.

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The Commanders also traded Chase Young to the San Francisco 49ers.

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The Commanders receive second- and third-round picks for players they might lose in free agency, a smart move for the 3-5 Commanders.

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Bears GM Ryan Poles has a history of trading second-round picks at the deadline.

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The pick sent to Washington is currently No. 35 overall, a substantial price for a player with an expiring contract.

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The Bears have cap space to potentially sign Montez Sweat long-term.

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Acquiring Sweat through the trade allows the Bears to get a head start on a multi-year deal, despite questions about not pursuing him in free agency.

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