Montez Sweat, the Bears' defensive lineman, has expressed relief and satisfaction following his trade from the Washington Commanders to the Chicago Bears. In multiple interviews, Sweat described his tenure with the Commanders as 'toxic,' citing a pervasive acceptance of losing that took a heavy toll on him. Since joining the Bears, he has recorded six sacks in nine games, achieved his first Pro Bowl selection, and attained career-high stats, including a total of 12.5 sacks for the season. Bears' head coach Matt Eberflus praised Sweat's significant impact on the team's defense, referring to it as 'The Tez Factor.' The Bears have high expectations for the upcoming season, bolstered by an overhauled offense and the defensive leadership of Sweat. Both teams will have a chance to measure their progress when the Bears visit the Commanders in Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season.