Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat is entering his fourth NFL season in 2022. And, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post, the team plans on Sweat being around for a fifth year — and potentially more.
Jhabvala reported on Wednesday morning that Washington planned on exercising Sweat’s fifth-year option for 2023. The deadline to either pick up a fifth-year option or decline is May 3.
A first-round pick in 2019, Sweat played in every game during his first two seasons, registering 92 tackles, 16 sacks, four forced fumbles and one interception returned for a touchdown.
Unfortunately, Sweat’s 2021 season was marred by injury and tragedy. He fractured his jaw in a Week 8 loss at Denver, missing several weeks. Sweat returned to play in two games and missed the final two weeks due to the tragic death of his brother.
Sweat would play in a total of 10 games, finishing with 24 tackles, five sacks, 13 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles.
It was an overall disappointing season for several of Washington’s young defenders, including fellow defensive end Chase Young.
The Washington Commanders plan to exercise DE Montez Sweat's fifth-year contract option, according to multiple sources.
The option becomes fully guaranteed once exercised. Deadline is May 3.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 2, 2022
