Commanders' eyes now fully on future -- and Patriots

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Although they may have found their quarterback of the future, the Washington Commanders are still very much in the process of rebuilding.

After shipping out their top two pass rushers at the trade deadline, the Commanders will begin a somewhat new era on Sunday when they travel to Foxborough, Mass., to face the New England Patriots.

Washington (3-5) was a seller on Tuesday, dealing Montez Sweat to the Chicago Bears for a 2024 second-round pick before sending fellow defensive end Chase Young to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick.

Sweat led Washington with 6.5 sacks, while Young was second on the team with…