The Atlanta Falcons were in the mix to acquire defensive lineman Montez Sweat at the trade deadline, but they were outbid by the Chicago Bears. While both teams reportedly offered second-round picks for Sweat, the Bears’ pick was more valuable due to their 2-6 record.
Many questioned why the Bears would make such a move when they aren’t close to contending this season. Sweat, 27, is a former first-round pick whose contract is set to expire this offseason. Over his first five NFL seasons, he’s recorded 120 solo tackles, 35.5 sacks and nine forced fumbles.
Falcons fans were disappointed to miss out on Sweat, and that was before they learned that the defensive lineman wanted to come to Atlanta.