MAY 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MONTEZ SWEAT #98 - DEFENSIVE LINEMAN - CHICAGO BEARS
17 TCKL •
0 INT •
3.5 SCK
17 TCKL
0 INT
3.5 SCK
Commanders' Young, Sweat, Leno absent for OTAs The star defensive end was not present at OTAs, according to a league source.
Chase Young, Montez Sweat set up for Commanders contract battle in 2023
The Commanders will likely have to choose between paying big money to either Chase Young or Montez Sweat. It's a problem they will gladly ta...MAY 10, 2023
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APRIL 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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APRIL 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chase Young, Montez Sweat and Washington's D-line dilemma: Why a DE is in play in Round 1 After paying Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne, the Commanders probably can't keep both Young and Sweat, forcing some tough decisions ahead.
APRIL 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NFL Trade Rumors: Commanders Deal DE Montez Sweat for Picks? Montez Sweat could be traded because of the Washington Commanders’ surplus on the defensive line.
APRIL 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Commanders looming sale casts uncertainty around team's direction
Washington's front office will continue building the team the way they see fit, until a new owner arrives with a potentially different visio...APRIL 3, 2023
It's not just about Dan Snyder, Commanders have plenty of lingering football questions Does OC Eric Bieniemy prefer Sam Howell or Jacoby Brissett? What's the future for defensive ends Montez Sweat and Chase Young?
MARCH 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Commanders DE Montez Sweat on Trade Block? The Washington Commanders will likely have to choose between Montez Sweat and Chase Young for the future.
MARCH 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
What we heard about Commanders at combine: Montez Sweat's uncertain future clouds DL picture Sweat appears likely to play out his contract, as Daron Payne did last year, and Chase Young's fifth-year option deadline is approaching.
MARCH 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Commanders put franchise tag on defensive tackle Daron Payne
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Productive 2022 season Sweat started all 17 games during the 2022 season and compiled 46 tackles (27 solo), including eight sacks.
Impact Sweat had another solid season, finishing second on the Commanders in sacks and third in tackles for loss (14). The 2019 first-round pick played 70 percent of the defensive snaps, the most among any of Washington's defensive ends. He's set to play out the last year of his rookie contract in 2023, when he'll look to maintain this level of production in order to put himself in a favorable bargaining position ahead of a potential dip into free agency.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Commanders Injury Update: DE Montez Sweat Back at Practice Thursday With one game left to play for the Washington Commanders, we track the health and status of the roster.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Commanders Injury Update: DE Montez Sweat Among 7 Starters Missing Practice Wednesday With one game left to play for the Washington Commanders, we track the health and status of the roster.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Upgrades to full participant Sweat (concussion) logged a full practice Thursday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Impact Sweat was able to ramp up his activity level after logging a limited practice Wednesday. Whether he is still in concussion protocols or not is unclear, but it does appear he is trending in the right direction to play Sunday against the Giants.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Sweat (concussion) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Sweat is still clearing the hurdles of concussion protocols, but his ability to return to the practice field is evidence he is trending in the right direction. However, it doesn't guarantee he'll be able to gain clearance to play ahead of Sunday's game with the Giants.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains in protocols Sweat is still in concussion protocols, but he's expected to return to practice Wednesday or Thursday, Matthew Paras of The Washington Times reports.
Impact Sweat suffered a concussion in Week 13's tie with the Giants, but he was unable to gain clearance during the team's Week 14 bye and remains in protocols. However, a return to practice later this week would leave open the possibility for him to suit up Sunday in a rematch with the Giants. With James Smith-Williams still in concussion protocols as well, and Chase Young's debut date still a moving target, the Commanders face the possibility of being light on depth on the edges if Sweat is unable to play.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Despite tie vs. Giants, Taylor Heinicke, Commanders still control their destiny
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Tie against Giants shows Commanders' slim margin for error
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Leaves with injury Sweat is being evaluated for a concussion Sunday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Sweat left Sunday's game against the Giants early and did not appear to return before the game ended in a 20-20 tie. Whether Sweat suffered a concussion is still unknown. If he did, he'll have extra time to recover with the Commanders headed into a Week 14 bye before they play the Giants again in Week 15.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Commanders go for 4th straight win against skidding Giants
The Washington Commanders and New York Giants are going to be doing something few expected in their first meeting of the seasonDECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons not as fortunate in one-possession games this season
Following a 19-13 loss at Washington, the Atlanta Falcons are 4-5 in one-possession games after going 7-2 in such situations last yearNOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Commanders run game lets Heinicke be himself and win games
Taylor Heinicke was his usual self in making some great passes and throwing an inexplicable interception in the Washington Commanders' victory against AtlantaNOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Multi-sack performance in win Sweat registered three solo tackles, including two sacks, in the 23-10 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Impact Sweat swallowed up Davis Mills for a sack in both the second quarter and the third, producing his second two-sack performance of the year. The 26-year-old has now compiled three sacks over the last two games and is up to six total on the campaign. Overall, Sweat has recorded 31 tackles, including the six sacks, while deflecting two passes over 11 contests this season.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Texans coach Smith doesn't blame Mills for team's latest dud
Houston Texans coach Lovie Smith says he won't make a decision about quarterback Davis Mills until he has a chance to review video of his team's latest lossNOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
