The Bears have strengthened their pass rush by acquiring Montez Sweat from the Commanders in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick, pending a physical.
General manager Ryan Poles expressed excitement about Sweat's addition, both as a player and a person, expecting him to enhance the Bears' defense.
Montez Sweat, with 67 starts in five seasons with Washington, boasts impressive stats, including 197 tackles, 35.5 sacks, 47 tackles-for-loss, one interception returned for a touchdown, and nine forced fumbles.
Drafted by the Commanders in the first round of the 2019 draft, Sweat's early years showcased his impact, with consecutive 16-game starts in his first two seasons.
In the current season, Sweat has maintained his starting status, contributing 32 tackles and 1.5 sacks, with a notable performance against the Bears on October 5.
As part of the acquisition of Montez Sweat, the Bears have waived defensive end Khalid Kareem and released cornerback Joejuan Williams from the practice squad.