Chicago Bears defensive finish Montez Sweat made some historical past through the 2023 NFL season when he turned the primary participant to ever lead two totally different groups in sacks in the identical season. Sweat completed the 12 months with 12.5 sacks total, recording six with the Washington Commanders within the first half of the season after which 6.5 with the Chicago Bears following a commerce.
Each totals have been the highest quantity for the respective groups.
The Commanders moved Sweat to Chicago on the NFL commerce deadline for a second-round draft pick of concern they’d not be capable of re-sign him after the season. The Bears shortly locked him as much as a longterm deal after the commerce.
Justin Jones was second on the Bears with 4.5 sacks, a quantity that Sweat was in a position to overcome in half of a season. In the meantime, following his commerce from Washington no one was in a position to overtake the lead he created for himself. Jonathan Allen with 5.5 acquired the closest.
Sweat figures to be a key a part of the Bears’ rebuild and their protection did considerably enhance following his arrival.
