BREAKING: Commanders Ex Montez Sweat Makes Pro Bowl

Months after he was traded from the Washington Commanders to the Chicago Bears, defensive end Montez Sweat made his first Pro Bowl roster.

The Washington Commanders won't be represented in the Pro Bowl Games this year, but there will be a familiar face on the NFC roster.

Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat was named as a member of the team. made quite the splash on Tuesday by trading not just one first round defensive end, but two.

“Man.. as I sit here with so many emotions and try to gather the words to express my gratitude to the (Commanders) organization, & fan base, I don’t even know where to start,” Sweat posted on Instagram three days after the trade that sent him to the Chicago Bears. “Since 2019, you guys embraced me and welcomed me with open arms to the great city of Washington, D.C. The last 5 years have been filled with ups and downs..we went through it all together & I will always call this place home. The DMV will hold a special place in my heart forever. To my teammates, that have developed into life-long brothers.. Those relationships were never taken for granted and every teammate I’ve come across impacted me on this journey and helped mold me into the player I am today, thank you. This is all part of God’s plan for me, I’m excited & looking forward to what’s to come. All Luv DC. - 90”

Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) celebrates after a sack against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field / Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Sweat spent four full years and half of his fifth in the NFL with the Commanders amassing 35.5 career sacks in 67 games. 

With the Bears, Sweat continued his dominant season, recording 6.0 sacks to bring his total for the year up to 12.5.

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The Pro Bowl Games take place on Sunday, Feb. 4 at Camping World Stadium.