Commanders wanted to keep Montez Sweat over Chase Young. Here’s why they traded both
1 year, 4 months ago

Commanders wanted to keep Montez Sweat over Chase Young. Here’s why they traded both

New York Times  

They really did it. It felt inevitable that the Washington Commanders would trade one of their defensive ends, Montez Sweat or Chase Young, in the hours leading up to Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. Even amid Young’s strong season, there are lingering concerns about his durability and on-field discipline, which is partly why Sweat was the more sought-after pass rusher in trade discussions this week, league sources said. GO DEEPER NFL trade grades: Commanders commit to rebuild, deal Chase Young, Montez Sweat for Day 2 picks The team’s defensive struggles — Washington ranks 31st in points allowed after ranking in the top 10 in numerous categories last season — do not fall squarely on the line. GO DEEPER 'He's our future': Commanders' belief in Sam Howell soars after win over Patriots “The Football 100,” the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, is on sale now.

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Always a late bloomer, Montez Sweat is living up to his star potential with the Chicago Bears
8 months, 1 week ago

Always a late bloomer, Montez Sweat is living up to his star potential with the Chicago Bears

New York Times  

MARIETTA, Ga. — When Montez Sweat was coronated as a Pro Bowler, it was the final validation. At an outing to Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Fla., Sweat and his family rode the Caro-Seuss-el — a merry-go-round from the wild imagination of Dr. Seuss that features elephant birds from “Horton Hatches the Egg,” Milligatawnies from “If I Ran the …

Commanders in prime position to build roster in 2024 following latest loss to 49ers
1 year, 2 months ago

Commanders in prime position to build roster in 2024 following latest loss to 49ers

New York Times  

— Pretend managing partner Josh Harris committed the Washington Commanders to the roster-building-on-steroids approach known as “The Process” this season. After opening the season with two consecutive wins, the Commanders lost 12 of their next 14, including Sunday’s 27-10 setback to the San Francisco 49ers at FedEx Field. There’s no catching the 2-14 Carolina Panthers, meaning the quarterback-needy Commanders have …

Chase Young’s return with 49ers a reminder of all that’s gone wrong for Commanders
1 year, 2 months ago

Chase Young’s return with 49ers a reminder of all that’s gone wrong for Commanders

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Five minutes after Chase Young was traded to the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 31, his phone rang. There was a lot of excitement in those “bros” and “brahs.” GO DEEPER In Chase Young, 49ers find a Nick Bosa bookend that's been missing since 2019 “It was a shocking thing,” Bosa said. “With him being from …

49ers land Chase Young, Bears get Montez Sweat as Commanders unload top pass rushers
1 year, 4 months ago

49ers land Chase Young, Bears get Montez Sweat as Commanders unload top pass rushers

Associated Press  

Derrick Henry, Davante Adams and everyone on the Denver Broncos stayed put. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said the team is preparing rookie Jaren Hall to start this week against Atlanta, but wouldn’t rule out using Dobbs. But at the same time, I think we’re excited and confident in Jaren Hall and what we can put together a game plan for …

Commanders jump-start rebuild by trading Chase Young to the 49ers and Montez Sweat to the Bears
1 year, 4 months ago

Commanders jump-start rebuild by trading Chase Young to the 49ers and Montez Sweat to the Bears

Associated Press  

Under new ownership, the Washington Commanders are heading in the direction of a rebuild after selling at the NFL trade deadline. Washington on Tuesday sent Montez Sweat to the Chicago Bears for a 2024 second-round draft pick and fellow pass rusher Chase Young to the San Francisco 49ers for a compensatory third-rounder next year. The moves give Washington five picks …

NFL trade deadline winners and losers: Vikings get their QB; why did Bears add Montez Sweat?
1 year, 4 months ago

NFL trade deadline winners and losers: Vikings get their QB; why did Bears add Montez Sweat?

New York Times  

This year’s NFL trade deadline wasn’t as action-packed as last year, when 12 players were moved on the final day and 19 players overall changed teams, but there were six deals Tuesday. Just three months into his tenure as Washington’s new owner, Harris made it clear his attention is trained squarely on the future as he traded away both of …

Commanders trade Montez Sweat to Bears: Why the move signals Chicago is looking long term
1 year, 4 months ago

Commanders trade Montez Sweat to Bears: Why the move signals Chicago is looking long term

New York Times  

By Ben Standig, Dianna Russini, Jeff Howe, Adam Jahns and Kevin Fishbain The Washington Commanders traded edge rusher Montez Sweat to the Chicago Bears, the Bears announced Tuesday. Sweat, a first-round pick out of Mississippi State in 2019, is one of seven players with at least five sacks in each of the last five seasons: Bears looking long term with …

Commanders trade Chase Young to 49ers, via sources: Why it was a no brainer for San Francisco
1 year, 4 months ago

Commanders trade Chase Young to 49ers, via sources: Why it was a no brainer for San Francisco

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Ben Standig, Matt Barrows and David Lombardi The Athletic has live coverage of Commanders vs Cowboys in the NFL Thanksgiving game. The Washington Commanders traded defensive end Chase Young to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2024 third-round draft pick, league sources said. The Commanders traded fellow defensive end Montez Sweat to the Bears on Tuesday in …

Did the Bears overpay in Montez Sweat trade to fill edge-rushing need?
1 year, 4 months ago

Did the Bears overpay in Montez Sweat trade to fill edge-rushing need?

New York Times  

For the second year in a row, the Chicago Bears traded away a second-round pick for a player at a premium position. GO DEEPER NFL trade grades: Commanders commit to rebuild, deal Chase Young, Montez Sweat for Day 2 picks Kevin Fishbain: Week in and week out, we see how bereft this team is of game-changing players. The Bears defense …

NFL trade grades: Commanders commit to rebuild, deal Chase Young, Montez Sweat for Day 2 picks
1 year, 4 months ago

NFL trade grades: Commanders commit to rebuild, deal Chase Young, Montez Sweat for Day 2 picks

New York Times  

The 2023 NFL trade deadline has come and gone. 49ers trade for Commanders DE Chase Young In an NFL trade deadline day splash, the San Francisco 49ers acquired defensive end Chase Young from the Washington Commanders for a compensatory third-round pick. Why they made the move The Commanders shipped out Young and defensive end Montez Sweat, prioritizing future draft picks …

Could Chase Young and Montez Sweat move with Rivera’s Commanders 3-5 after a loss to the Eagles?
1 year, 4 months ago

Could Chase Young and Montez Sweat move with Rivera’s Commanders 3-5 after a loss to the Eagles?

Associated Press  

— Chase Young and Montez Sweat sat side-by-side on folding chairs in Washington’s locker room Sunday, whispering to each other as reporters gathered nearby after the Commanders’ latest loss, 38-31 to the Philadelphia Eagles. “It definitely would be a detriment to split us up.. It’s in the air, but at the end of the day, we have a game to …

Commanders’ Chase Young, Montez Sweat say they’re focused on Eagles game amid trade rumors
1 year, 5 months ago

Commanders’ Chase Young, Montez Sweat say they’re focused on Eagles game amid trade rumors

New York Times  

Washington Commanders defensive ends Chase Young and Montez Sweat said they’re focused on the Philadelphia Eagles — their team’s Week 8 opponent — despite both pass rushers being the subject of trade discussions ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. Sweat said he has “definitely” enjoyed his time in Washington but “can only control what I can control,” while Young said he isn’t …

How the Commanders’ defense, sparked by one play, kick-started a rally in Denver
1 year, 6 months ago

How the Commanders’ defense, sparked by one play, kick-started a rally in Denver

New York Times  

DENVER — Montez Sweat relaxed Saturday night by joining America in watching Deion Sanders’ University of Colorado football team rally for a bonkers overtime home win. That raised the Commanders’ vibe, and soon, Sweat’s weekly game-within-the-game against his fellow defensive linemen took over..@youngchase907 gets him out of the pocket@jamindavis25 forces the fumble Cody Barton recovers 📺 #WASvsDEN | CBS pic.twitter.com/kPGFzHPgdm …

Commanders’ Chase Young expected to miss first 2 games of NFL season with neck injury: Sources
1 year, 6 months ago

Commanders’ Chase Young expected to miss first 2 games of NFL season with neck injury: Sources

New York Times  

The Washington Commanders’ Chase Young will not play in Sunday’s regular-season opener with a neck injury that may cause the defensive end to miss additional games, according to multiple people familiar with the situation. Even during this whole process, he’s done everything he’s needed to do.” Young only played the final three games last season after missing the previous 22 …

Commanders’ Chase Young, Montez Sweat, Charles Leno Jr. not present at OTAs: Sources
1 year, 10 months ago

Commanders’ Chase Young, Montez Sweat, Charles Leno Jr. not present at OTAs: Sources

New York Times  

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young is not present at OTAs, according to a league source briefed on the matter who was not authorized to speak publicly. Defensive end Montez Sweat and offensive tackle Charles Leno Jr., are also absent, according to sources briefed on the matter who were not authorized to speak publicly. The Athletic’s instant analysis: What this …

Commanders pick up edge rusher Sweat’s fifth-year option
2 years, 10 months ago

Commanders pick up edge rusher Sweat’s fifth-year option

Associated Press  

The Washington Commanders have picked up edge rusher Montez Sweat’s fifth-year option, an expected move that keeps a cornerstone of their defense under contract through the 2023 season. The Mississippi State product has become a key part of Washington’s defensive line along with fellow pass rusher Chase Young and defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne. Washington could replenish its …

With Montez Sweat injured, Washington’s inexperienced DEs want to step up
3 years, 4 months ago

With Montez Sweat injured, Washington’s inexperienced DEs want to step up

New York Times  

Casey Toohill is going to make an impact, Shannon Turley once told Lance Anderson midway through Toohill’s freshman season. “And I just remember our strength coach, Shannon Turley, come in and tell me, ‘Casey Toohill is going to pass these two guys up,’ because he’s already shown more improvement in the weight room. Sweat led Washington with nine sacks last …

Washington’s Montez Sweat, who has been ‘pretty confident’ in camp, has sack records in sight
3 years, 7 months ago

Washington’s Montez Sweat, who has been ‘pretty confident’ in camp, has sack records in sight

New York Times  

If confidence is king, get ready to crown Montez Sweat. He’s now prepared to be loud and proud, something Washington coach Ron Rivera believes is a good thing, “I think Montez epitomizes a guy that came in as a rookie, kind of felt his way around, had some success his second season, and really has built that confidence level up,” …

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