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Bears, newly acquired defensive end Sweat agree to contract extension

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The Chicago Bears and Montez Sweat agreed to terms on a four-year, $98million contract extension Saturday, four days after the star pass rusher was acquired from the Washington Commanders.

Chicago sent a second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to Washington on Tuesday in exchange for Sweat, who is in the final year of his rookie contract.

The 27-year-old defensive end has 6 1/2 sacks, which is tied for eighth most in the NFL. Chicago, meanwhile, is last in the league with 10 sacks through eight games.

Sweat is also tied for second in the NFL with 10 tackles for loss.

Since being drafted 26th overall by Washington in 2019, Sweat has recorded 35 1/2 sacks in 67 games. He had a career-best nine sacks in 2020 and set a personal high with 14 tackles for loss last season.

Sweat is scheduled to make his Chicago debut Sunday when the Bears (2-6) visit the New Orleans Saints (4-4).