Montez Sweat (DE) — NFL transaction history: 4 moves

Montez Sweat

4 moves · Washington Commanders, Chicago Bears

DE · #98 · 30 yrs · 6-6, 270 lb · Mississippi State; Copiah-Lincoln Junior College; Michigan State8 yrs experience · 2019 rd 1, pick 26

Montez Sweat, a 1st-round pick in 2019 (No. 26 overall), has played for two clubs since 2021, the last of them the Bears, after a 2021–2023 stretch with the Commanders. Along the way: placed on injured reserve once, traded once and suspended once; most recently reinstated from a suspension by the Bears on October 23, 2026.

Draft data: Pro Football Reference

Fri, Oct 23, 2026Suspension Lifted by Commissioner◆Bears
Tue, Oct 13, 2026Reserve/Suspended By Commissioner-Less than One Year◆Bears
Tue, Oct 31, 2023Traded◆Commanders → Bears
Sat, Nov 13, 2021Reserve/InjuredCommanders