MONTEZ SWEAT NEWS

Seven tackles, sack in loss Sweat logged seven tackles (three solo), including a sack, in Washington's 14-7 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Sweat finished tied for second on the team in both tackles and sacks in what was his most productive outing of the season. The 2019 first-round pick has 27 tackles (18 solo) and 5.5 sacks through seven games and is currently on pace to set new career highs in both categories.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023 NFL Week 7 odds, best bets: Seahawks to fly, Eagles to cover

Jason McIntyre breaks down his best bets for the NFL Week 7 slate, including the Seahawks-Cardinals and Steelers-Rams games on FOX and the F...

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Practicing in full Thursday Sweat (finger) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Impact Despite spraining his thumb Sunday at Atlanta, Sweat seems to be on track to suit up for Week 7. He's consistently applied pressure to opposing quarterbacks with 4.5 sacks through six games this season, and he'll try to create more chaos in the backfield when Washington travels to take on the Giants.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Wednesday Sweat (finger) was a limited participant at the Commanders' practice Wednesday.

Impact Sweat suffered a sprained thumb in Washington's 24-16 win over the Falcons in Week 6 and he was forced to exit the contest early. The defensive end's ability to practice, albeit in limited fashion, bodes well for his chances to play Sunday versus New York. Sweat will have two more sessions this week to work up to a full workload.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Believed to have sprained thumb Sweat is believed to have sustained a sprained thumb during Sunday's 24-16 win at Atlanta, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sweat is still set to undergo further testing, but the initial diagnosis represents a positive development after he was forced out of Washington's Week 6 win early. The Commanders' injury reports during the week will signal whether he has a chance to suit back up in Week 7 at the Giants.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders' biggest strength has become biggest weakness: 'Not a good defense right now'

Washington's defense was a disaster Thursday night against Justin Fields and the Bears. But really, it's been a disaster all season long.

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Montez Sweat gets to Justin Fields for Commanders' first sack of night Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat gets to Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields for the Commanders' first sack of their 'Th...

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • NFL.COM

Rivera Excited About 'Explosive' Montez Sweat Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera is pleased with the progress he is seeing in defensive end Montez Sweat.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

The Commanders' fearsome front four is reunited. Opponents, beware. Montez Sweat, Chase Young, Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen may make up the most dominant starting defensive line in the NFL.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Chase Young's resurgence a positive sign for surprising Commanders

The Commanders are off to a 2-0 start, and might still be trending upward with Chase Young rounding back into his dominant self.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Commanders set for a season of transition in 2023

With a new owner and a revamped offense, there's reason for optimism in Washington. But can the Commanders keep pace in a tough NFC East?

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

NFL young talent rankings: No. 14 Commanders are building — and a QB would fix a lot

The Commanders have put together a good young roster over the last few years. If Sam Howell is the QB they hope he is, their future looks br...

AUGUST 20, 2023

Montez Sweat NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds and Props 2023

See current odds on Montez Sweat to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year, with stats, player props and betting insights.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Chase Young 'feeling explosive again' in continued return from knee injury

There's something noticeably different this summer about Chase Young, who has rediscovered his swagger amid a quest to return to full health...

AUGUST 8, 2023

Commanders training camp preview: Can Sam Howell lock down QB job?

It's a time of transition for the Commanders, who enter the season with a new owner, a new offensive coordinator and a new starting quarterb...

JULY 24, 2023

Commanders offseason wrap: Did they do enough to become a playoff team?

Looking at what the Commanders accomplished this offseason and who they are, in the form of 3 truths and 1 lie.

JULY 12, 2023

Commanders DE Montez Sweat Salutes Daron Payne on New Contract Daron Payne’s top-notch season in 2022 is inspiring Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat to do the same as he approaches the fin...

JUNE 24, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Why Commanders Signing Montez Sweat is 'Tricky' Montez Sweat is on the final year of his rookie contract, and the time is now for the Washington Commanders to extend him.

JUNE 20, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Chase Young's knee 'night and day' better to open mini-camp

Despite the Commanders declining his fifth-year option, Chase Young is healthy and looking to prove his standing as an elite pass rusher.

JUNE 6, 2023

Commanders OTA Notebook: Chase Young, Montez Sweat, Charles Leno Jr. Return With mandatory minicamp kicking off this week for the Washington Commanders three key players returned as defensive ends Chase Young, Montez...

JUNE 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Commanders Coach Jack Del Rio Sets Expectations for DE Montez Sweat, LB Jamin Davis For different reasons, Washington Commanders defenders Montez Sweat and Jamin Davis are entering critical seasons, and coordinator Jack Del...

JUNE 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Commanders Coach Jack Del Rio Sets Expectations for DE Montez Sweat, LB Jamin Davis For different reasons, Washington Commanders defenders Montez Sweat and Jamin Davis are entering critical seasons, and coordinator Jack Del...

JUNE 2, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Montez Sweat vs. Chase Young: Who Will Commanders Re-Sign? Washington Commanders defensive ends Montez Sweat and Chase Young are entering the final year of their rookie contracts.

MAY 26, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Montez Sweat vs. Chase Young: Who Will Commanders Re-Sign? Washington Commanders defensive ends Montez Sweat and Chase Young are entering the final year of their rookie contracts.

MAY 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Montez Sweat vs. Chase Young: Who Will Commanders Re-Sign? Washington Commanders defensive ends Montez Sweat and Chase Young are entering the final year of their rookie contracts.

MAY 26, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM