Sweat traded to the Bears, Young to the 49ers

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

Definitely would rather have kept him. I do understand the trade though.

I think since the offseason, Sweat was a favorite among the coaching staff, and was likely going to be kept if the team had been successful. Since the team laid a turd, it was prudent to trade him and give the new regime more draft ammo for any move they'd like to make.