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Bears | Montez Sweat made history Wed Jan 31, 09:06 PM
Chicago Bears DE Montez Sweat led both the Washington Commanders and Chicago Bears in sacks in 2023, becoming the first player to lead two teams in sacks in the same season.
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Bears | Montez Sweat extremely disruptive in Week 15 Sun Dec 17, 06:02 PM
Chicago Bears DE Montez Sweat posted seven total stops with five solo tackles, 2.5 sacks, a tackle for loss and three quarterback hits in Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns.
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Bears | Montez Sweat feasting with new team Mon Dec 11, 12:19 PM
Chicago Bears DE Montez Sweat has a team-high 3.5 sacks in five games since he was acquired by the Bears in Week 9.
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Bears | Montez Sweat hassles the quarterback Mon Nov 27, 11:33 PM
Chicago Bears DE Montez Sweat posted three total stops, two solo tackles, 1.5 sacks, one tackle for loss and two quarterback hits in Week 12 against the Minnesota Vikings.
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Bears | Montez Sweat agrees to extension Sat Nov 4, 12:54 PM
Chicago Bears DE Montez Sweat agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $98 million in new money on Saturday, Nov. 4. The deal includes $72.8 million guaranteed.
| Footballguys view: The Bears traded a second-round pick to acquire Sweat this past week, but he was set to hit free agency in 2024. Now, Sweat earns a contract that makes him one of the highest-paid pass-rushers in the league. Let's see if he can stay healthy and play up to his potential to help a struggling Bears defense. |
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Bears | Montez Sweat sent to Bears Tue Oct 31, 12:31 PM
Washington Commanders DE Montez Sweat was acquired by the Chicago Bears Tuesday, Oct. 31, in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick.
| Footballguys view: The Bears struggle to get after the passer, and that's why they make the move for Sweat. He should strengthen the front-7 for the Bears, and Sweat immediately becomes a threat for them on the edge. |
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Commanders | Montez Sweat gets to the quarterback Sun Oct 29, 08:51 PM
Washington Commanders DE Montez Sweat totaled five total stops, including three solo tackles, with a sack, two tackles for loss and a quarterback hit in Week 8 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Commanders | Week 8 injury report for Commanders Fri Oct 27, 01:06 PM
Washington Commanders LB Cody Barton (ankle) and OG Saahdiq Charles (calf) did not practice on Friday, Oct. 27, and were ruled out on the final Week 8 injury report. DT Phidarian Mathis (calf) practiced in full and is listed as questionable. CB Benjamin St-Juste (thigh), OG Samuel Cosmi (hip), TE Cole Turner (ankle), DT Jonathan Allen (knee) and DE Montez Sweat (finger) practiced in full and carry no injury designation.
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Commanders | Commanders' Thursday injury report Thu Oct 26, 05:38 PM
Washington Commanders LB Cody Barton (ankle) and OG Saahdiq Charles (calf) did not practice on Thursday, Oct. 26. In addition, WR Curtis Samuel (foot) and CB Benjamin St-Juste (thigh) were limited and OG Samuel Cosmi (hip), TE Cole Turner (ankle), DT Jonathan Allen (knee), DE Montez Sweat (finger) and DT Phidarian Mathis (calf) practiced in full.
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Montez Sweat player page
Cody Barton player page
Benjamin St-Juste player page
Commanders | Montez Sweat drawing outside interest Thu Oct 26, 02:44 AM
Washington Commanders DE Montez Sweat has been the subject of trade talk with one team making a formal offer, according to The Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala, who added that the terms of the offer are unknown.
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Commanders | Wednesday practice report for Commanders Wed Oct 25, 04:21 PM
Washington Commanders LB Cody Barton (ankle) and OG Saahdiq Charles (calf) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 25. OG Samuel Cosmi (hip) and TE Cole Turner (ankle) were limited during practice. DT Jonathan Allen (knee), DE Montez Sweat (finger) and DT Phidarian Mathis (calf) fully participated in practice.
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Commanders | Montez Sweat fills up stat sheet Sun Oct 22, 06:31 PM
Washington Commanders DE Montez Sweat ended up with seven total stops, including three of the solo variety, with a sack, two tackles for loss and a quarterback hit in Week 7 against the New York Giants.
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Commanders | Washington's Week 7 injury report Fri Oct 20, 03:13 PM
Washington Commanders CB Kendall Fuller (knee) was upgraded to limited practice on Friday, Oct. 20, and no longer appears on the injury report for Week 7 against the New York Giants. DT Jonathan Allen (knee), OL Samuel Cosmi (knee), S Kamren Curl (ankle), CB Christian Holmes (hamstring), OG Chris Paul (back), DE James Smith-Williams (foot), CB Benjamin St-Juste (hand) and DE Montez Sweat (finger) practiced in full on Friday and have also been removed from the injury report.
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Kendall Fuller player page
Montez Sweat player page
James Smith-Williams player page
Kamren Curl player page
Benjamin St-Juste player page
Commanders | Thursday's practice report for Washington Thu Oct 19, 04:11 PM
Washington Commanders CB Kendall Fuller (knee) did not practice on Thursday, Oct. 19. DT Jonathan Allen (knee), CB Christian Holmes (hamstring) and DE James Smith-Williams (foot) were limited). OG Samuel Cosmi (knee), S Kamren Curl (ankle), OG Chris Paul (back), CB Benjamin St-Juste (hand) and DE Montez Sweat (finger) practiced in full.
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Kendall Fuller player page
Montez Sweat player page
James Smith-Williams player page
Kamren Curl player page
Benjamin St-Juste player page
Commanders | Wednesday practice report for Commanders Wed Oct 18, 04:26 PM
Washington Commanders CB Kendall Fuller (knee) and RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 18. DT Jonathan Allen (knee), S Kamren Curl (ankle), CB Christian Holmes (hamstring), OG Chris Paul (back), DT James Smith-Williams (foot) and DE Montez Sweat (finger) were limited during practice. OG Samuel Cosmi (knee) and CB Benjamin St-Juste (hand) fully participated in practice.
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Kendall Fuller player page
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James Smith-Williams player page
Kamren Curl player page
Benjamin St-Juste player page
Commanders | X-rays negative for Montez Sweat Sun Oct 15, 11:30 PM
Updating a previous report, Washington Commanders DE Montez Sweat (thumb) had X-rays after the Week 6 game against the Atlanta Falcons, and they came back negative, according to a source. The initial belief is that his injury is not major.
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Commanders | Montez Sweat unable to finish game Sun Oct 15, 06:44 PM
Washington Commanders DE Montez Sweat (thumb) suffered a thumb injury during the Week 6 game and did not return.
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Commanders | Montez Sweat busy in Week 2 Sun Sep 17, 09:23 PM
Washington Commanders DE Montez Sweat posted four total stops with two solo tackles, 1.5 sacks, a tackle for loss and three quarterback hits in Week 2 against the Denver Broncos.
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Commanders | Montez Sweat fills up stat sheet Sun Sep 10, 08:28 PM
Washington Commanders DE Montez Sweat ended up with five total stops, four solo tackles, 1.5 sacks, two tackles for loss and a quarterback hit in Week 1 against the Arizona Commanders.
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Commanders | Week 18 injury report for WAS Fri Jan 6, 03:37 PM
Washington Commanders DT Jonathan Allen (knee), OT Saahdiq Charles (concussion), OT Cornelius Lucas (ankle), DE James Smith-Williams (concussion) and CB Benjamin St-Juste (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 6, and have been ruled out for Week 18. S Kamren Curl (ankle), LB Jamin Davis (knee) and OG Andrew Norwell (hip) did not practice and are listed as questionable. LB Nate Gerry (illness) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. DE Montez Sweat (illness) fully participated in practice and is not on the injury report.
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James Smith-Williams player page
Kamren Curl player page
Jamin Davis player page
Benjamin St-Juste player page
Commanders | Thursday practice report for Commanders Thu Jan 5, 04:42 PM
Washington Commanders DT Jonathan Allen (knee), OG Saahdiq Charles (concussion), S Kamren Curl (ankle), LB Jamin Davis (knee), LB Nate Gerry (illness), OT Cornelius Lucas (ankle), OG Andrew Norwell (hip), DE James Smith-Williams (concussion) and CB Benjamin St-Juste (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 5. DE Montez Sweat (illness) fully participated in practice.
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James Smith-Williams player page
Kamren Curl player page
Jamin Davis player page
Benjamin St-Juste player page
Commanders | Wednesday practice report for WAS Wed Jan 4, 04:38 PM
Washington Commanders DT Jonathan Allen (knee), OT Saahdiq Charles (concussion), S Kamren Curl (ankle), LB Jamin Davis (knee), OT Cornelius Lucas (ankle), OG Andrew Norwell (hip), DE James Smith-Williams (concussion), CB Benjamin St-Juste (ankle) and DE Montez Sweat (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 4.
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James Smith-Williams player page
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Jamin Davis player page
Benjamin St-Juste player page
Commanders | Another sack for Montez Sweat Sun Jan 1, 04:38 PM
Washington Commanders DE Montez Sweat posted five total stops, including three of the solo variety, with a sack, two tackles for loss and two quarterback hits in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns. Sweat has eight sacks this season, including five in the past six games.
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Commanders | Washington's Week 15 injury report Fri Dec 16, 02:26 PM
Washington Commanders OL Saahdiq Charles (concussion) did not practice for a second consecutive day on Friday, Dec. 16, and has been ruled out for Week 15 against the New York Giants. DL Efe Obada (finger), WR Cam Sims (back), CB Benjamin St-Juste (ankle) and DE Chase Young (knee) were limited in practice all week and are listed as questionable. RB Antonio Gibson (foot), OG Andrew Norwell (shoulder) and RB Brian Robinson Jr. (quad) were also limited in practice all week but have been removed from the injury report. OT Samuel Cosmi (ankle), LB Jamin Davis (thumb), WR Dax Milne (foot), DE James Smith-Williams (concussion), DE Montez Sweat (concussion) and OG Trai Turner (knee) practiced in full Friday and also no longer appear on the injury report.
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Cam Sims player page
Montez Sweat player page
Chase Young player page
Antonio Gibson player page
James Smith-Williams player page
Jamin Davis player page
Dax Milne player page
Benjamin St-Juste player page
Commanders | Thursday's practice report for Washington Thu Dec 15, 03:16 PM
Washington Commanders OL Saahdiq Charles (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 15. RB Antonio Gibson (foot), OG Andrew Norwell (shoulder), RB Brian Robinson Jr. (quad), WR Cam Sims (back), CB Benjamin St-Juste (ankle) and DE Chase Young (knee) were limited. OT Samuel Cosmi (ankle), LB Jamin Davis (thumb), WR Dax Milne (foot), DE James Smith-Williams (concussion), DE Montez Sweat (concussion) and OG Trai Turner (knee) practiced in full.
Link to storyCam Sims player page
Montez Sweat player page
Chase Young player page
Antonio Gibson player page
James Smith-Williams player page
Jamin Davis player page
Dax Milne player page
Benjamin St-Juste player page
Commanders | Wednesday practice report for Commanders Wed Dec 14, 03:48 PM
Washington Commanders WR Dax Milne (foot), OG Andrew Norwell (shoulder), WR Cam Sims (back), DE James Smith-Williams (concussion), CB Benjamin St-Juste (ankle), DE Montez Sweat (concussion), OG Trai Turner (knee) and DE Chase Young (knee) were limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 14. OT Samuel Cosmi (ankle) and LB Jamin Davis (thumb) fully participated in practice.
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Montez Sweat player page
Chase Young player page
James Smith-Williams player page
Jamin Davis player page
Dax Milne player page
Benjamin St-Juste player page
Commanders | Montez Sweat gets to the quarterback Sun Nov 27, 04:50 PM
Washington Commanders DE Montez Sweat posted four total stops, including two of the solo variety, while adding a sack, two tackles for loss and two quarterback hits in Week 12 against the Atlanta Falcons. Sweat has seven sacks this season, including at least one (four total) in the past three games.
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Commanders | Two defenders record pair of sacks Sun Nov 20, 04:30 PM
Washington Commanders DE Montez Sweat and DT Jonathan Allen both recorded two sacks against the Houston Texans in Week 11.
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Commanders | Montez Sweat records pair of sacks Sun Oct 9, 07:31 PM
Washington Commanders DE Montez Sweat posted six total stops with five solo tackles, two sacks, three tackles for loss and four quarterback hits in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans.
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Commanders | Two DEs report for workouts Wed Jun 1, 03:54 PM
Washington Commanders DE Chase Young (knee) and DE Montez Sweat are present for the voluntary workouts this week. Young is not participating in workouts because of he is still recovering from injury.
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Commanders | Montez Sweat's option exercised Wed Apr 27, 01:32 PM
Updating previous reports, Washington Commanders DE Montez Sweat had his fifth-year option exercised on Wednesday, April 27. According to Spotrac, Sweat is projected to make $11.5 million under the option in 2023.
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Commanders | Montez Sweat's option to be picked up Wed Apr 27, 01:02 PM
Updating a previous report, Washington Commanders DE Montez Sweat is expected to have his fifth-year option exercised on Wednesday, April 27, according to a source.
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Football Team | Week 18 Washington Football Team inactives Sun Jan 9, 11:33 AM
The Washington Football Team have declared OT Saahdiq Charles, TE Sammis Reyes, WR Curtis Samuel, QB Garrett Gilbert, PK Brian X. Johnson, DE Montez Sweat and LB Nate Orchard inactive for Week 18.
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Football Team | Washington's Week 18 injury report Fri Jan 7, 01:56 PM
Washington Football Team Saahdiq Charles (knee), WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring), Ricky Seals-Jones (concussion) and DE Montez Sweat (personal) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 18 against the New York Giants. TE Sammis Reyes (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Jan. 7, and is listed as questionable. OT Charles Leno Jr. (rest) also did not practice on Friday but is expected to play. OT Samuel Cosmi (hip), RB Antonio Gibson (hip) and DE James Smith-Williams (illness) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Antonio Gibson player page
James Smith-Williams player page
Sammis Reyes player page
Football Team | Thursday practice report for WAS Thu Jan 6, 04:04 PM
Washington Football Team OT Saahdiq Charles (knee) and DT Montez Sweat (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 6. DE James Smith-Williams (illness) and TE Sammis Reyes (hamstring) were limited during practice, while OT Samuel Cosmi (hip) fully participated in practice.
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James Smith-Williams player page
Sammis Reyes player page
Football Team | Wednesday practice report for WAS Wed Jan 5, 05:10 PM
Washington Football Team OT Saahdiq Charles (knee) and DE Montez Sweat (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 5. OT Samuel Cosmi (hip) and DE James Smith-Williams (illness) were limited during practice.
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Football Team | Week 17 Washington Football Team inactives Sun Jan 2, 11:43 AM
The Washington Football Team have declared CB William Jackson III, WR Curtis Samuel, QB Garrett Gilbert, DL James Smith-Williams, PK Brian X. Johnson, LB Camilo Eifler and DE Montez Sweat inactive for Week 17.
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Football Team | Montez Sweat unlikely to play Sun Jan 2, 08:55 AM
Washington Football Team DE Montez Sweat (personal) is not expected to play in Week 17's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, following the death of his brother, Anthony, earlier in the week.
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Football Team | Week 17 injury report for Washington Fri Dec 31, 01:43 PM
Washington Football Team OT Samuel Cosmi (illness) and CB William Jackson III (calf) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 17 versus the Philadelphia Eagles. RB Antonio Gibson (hip) did not practice for a second consecutive day Friday, Dec. 31, and has also been ruled out. DE Montez Sweat (personal) did not practice all week but is listed as questionable. WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) and DE James Smith-Williams (illness) were limited in practice all week and are also listed as questionable. CB Kendall Fuller (personal) did not practice on Friday but is expected to play. OT Saahdiq Charles (ankle) and QB Taylor Heinicke (knee) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Gibson is out of action in Week 17 (most likely), so that means WFT is going to lean on rookie RB Jaret Patterson. |
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Football Team | Washington's Thursday practice report Thu Dec 30, 04:26 PM
Washington Football Team OT Samuel Cosmi (illness), CB William Jackson III (calf), DE Montez Sweat (personal) and RB Antonio Gibson (hip) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 30. OT Saahdiq Charles (ankle), WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) and DE James Smith-Williams (illness) were limited. QB Taylor Heinicke (knee) practiced in full.
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Curtis Samuel player page
Montez Sweat player page
Antonio Gibson player page
James Smith-Williams player page
Football Team | Wednesday practice report for WAS Wed Dec 29, 04:54 PM
Washington Football Team OT Samuel Cosmi (illness), CB William Jackson III (calf) and DE Montez Sweat (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 29. OT Saahdiq Charles (ankle) and DE James Smith-Williams (illness) were limited during practice.
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James Smith-Williams player page
Football Team | Two activated from IR Mon Dec 20, 05:04 PM
Washington Football Team OT Samuel Cosmi (hip) and DE Montez Sweat (jaw) were activated from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 20.
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Football Team | Washington getting two back Sat Dec 18, 09:16 AM
Washington Football Team DE Montez Sweat and DT Jonathan Allen are coming off the Reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Dec. 18.
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Football Team | Montez Sweat out again Wed Dec 8, 11:15 AM
Washington Football Team DE Montez Sweat was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Dec. 8, and he'll miss Week 14. Sweat was slated to return from a fractured jaw.
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Football Team | Montez Sweat placed on injured reserve Sat Nov 13, 10:42 AM
The Washington Football Team placed DE Montez Sweat (jaw) on the Reserve/Injured list due to a jaw fracture Saturday, Nov. 13.
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Football Team | Washington's Week 10 injury report Fri Nov 12, 02:47 PM
Washington Football Team WR Curtis Samuel (groin) and DE Montez Sweat (jaw) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 10 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. DB Benjamin St-Juste (illness, concussion) did not practice for a second straight day Friday, Nov. 12, and has also been ruled out. WR Dyami Brown (knee), OT Samuel Cosmi (ankle) and TE Sammis Reyes (hip) were limited in practice all week and are listed as questionable. RB Antonio Gibson (shin), OG Brandon Scherff (knee) and WR Cam Sims (hamstring) were limited in practice all week but have been removed from the injury report. CB William Jackson III (knee) practiced in full all week and also no longer appears on the injury report.
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Cam Sims player page
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Antonio Gibson player page
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Football Team | Washington's Thursday practice report Thu Nov 11, 03:17 PM
Washington Football Team CB Benjamin St-Juste (illness), WR Curtis Samuel (groin) and DE Montez Sweat (jaw) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 11. WR Dyami Brown (knee), OT Samuel Cosmi (ankle), RB Antonio Gibson (shin), TE Sammis Reyes (hip), OG Brandon Scherff (knee) and Cam Sims (hamstring) were limited. CB William Jackson III (knee) practiced in full.
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Cam Sims player page
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Antonio Gibson player page
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Sammis Reyes player page
Benjamin St-Juste player page
Football Team | Wednesday practice report for WAS Wed Nov 10, 06:32 PM
Washington Football Team DE Montez Sweat (jaw) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 10. WR Dyami Brown (knee), OT Samuel Cosmi (ankle), TE Sammis Reyes (hip), OG Brandon Scherff (knee) and WR Cam Sims (hamstring) were limited during practice. CB William Jackson III (knee) fully participated in practice.
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Sammis Reyes player page
Football Team | Montez Sweat to miss preseason game Thu Aug 12, 06:04 PM
Washington Football Team DE Montez Sweat (illness) will not play in the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 12, because of an illness, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
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Football Team | Week 9 injury report for Washington Fri Nov 6, 02:45 PM
Washington Football Team OT Geron Christian (knee) and WR Dontrelle Inman (hamstring) did not participate in practice for a second straight day Friday, Nov. 6, and are listed as doubtful for Week 9 versus the New York Giants. DE James Smith-Williams (concussion), DE Montez Sweat (concussion), TE Logan Thomas (ankle) and WR Isaiah Wright (shoulder) practiced in full for a second straight day Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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