NFL trade deadline winners and losers: Vikings get their QB; why did Bears add Montez Sweat?
New York TimesThis 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 his starting edge rushers, Montez Sweat and Chase Young. GO DEEPER NFL trade grades: Commanders commit to rebuild, deal Chase Young, Montez Sweat for Day 2 picks Loser: Ron Rivera Rivera called Young a generational talent when the head coach drafted him over quarterbacks Justin Herbert and Tua Tagovailoa at a time when Washington badly needed a franchise passer. Loser: Chicago Bears Sweat is a good player, but people around the league don’t view him as elite.
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