Washington Commanders Trade Rumors: A team wants to trade for Montez Sweat and give him a new contract before the deadline.

Montez Sweat could have played his last game as a Commander today.

Montez Sweat is set to become a free agent next year, but at least one team wants to trade for him and sign him to a long-term deal. According to Matt Lombardo, a team has made an offer to the Washington Commanders, but they are not interested in a 9-game rental. The unknown team is looking to sign Sweat to a new contract, most likely paying him as one of the league’s top edge rushers.

The negotiations with Montez Sweat have progressed significantly. It has gotten to the point where a team has made an offer to the Commanders, and if they can negotiate a long-term deal ahead of time, there’s a good chance that trade will take place well before the deadline.

There have already been reports that the Atlanta Falcons made an offer for Sweat, but Washington is looking for more than the 3rd round pick that’s on the table. The Commanders are reportedly looking for at least a 2nd round pick for Sweat and Chase Young. If either player leaves in free agency next year, Washington could receive a late-round 3rd round pick in 2025, but that would depend on their other free agency moves.

Washington was reportedly waiting to see how today’s game against the Eagles went, before making any moves. Today’s loss likely sealed Ron Rivera’s fate in Washington. Will he still have decision-making power for long-term decisions like trading Sweat, Young, or even Jacoby Brissett? New owner Josh Harris could step in if he sees an opportunity to improve the team’s long-term prospects for whoever he brings in to run the organization