Chicago Bears Make Bold Move, Acquire Montez Sweat in Trade

Bears acquire Montez Sweat to boost pass rush.

Commanders get a second-round pick in return.

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Sweat is a pending free agent.

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Bears have the NFL's lowest sack total.

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Sweat led Commanders with 6.5 sacks in 2023.

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Sweat has 35.5 career sacks.

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Washington invested in defensive line.

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Ryan Poles lauds Sweat's addition.

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Bears fans question the second-round pick trade.

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Deadline may bring more Bears moves.

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