Tuesday’s Halloween NFL trade deadline began with a doozy.
The Washington Commanders sent underrated pass rusher Montez Sweat to the Chicago Bears in a move that will have significant ramifications for both organizations. Washington’s trade potentially signals that it prefers the future of fellow defensive lineman Chase Young. In Chicago, the Bears finally have their hopeful franchise pass rusher (though they still have to re-sign him to a long-term extension).
It’s an intriguing situation for both teams and one we’ll have to monitor closely in the coming months. Let’s hand out some initial grades and determine who came out on top of this blockbuster deal between Chicago and Washington.