general manager Ryan Poles made a second consecutive team altering trade deadline deal when he sent a 2024 second-round pick to Washington for defensive end Montez Sweat. Last year, he moved a two for wideout Chase Claypool, but he was forced to flip him a few weeks ago for a swap of day three picks.
Like Claypool a year ago, Sweat comes to Chicago to fill a huge hole on the roster, but Sweat brings a more impressive on-field resume, and as a consummate professional, he’ll be missed by the Commanders.
The 27-year-old is on track for his best season yet, with 6.