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Why Commanders moved Young, Sweat at NFL trade deadline

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ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Commanders expected more from their defensive line and, by proxy, their ability to contend for the playoffs, in 2023.

With a losing record (3-5), and a front that has failed to live up to expectations, the Commanders took a sharp turn at Tuesday's trade deadline, offloading two former first-round picks: defensive ends Montez Sweat and Chase Young.