The Commanders' decision of whether to trade players like Chase Young and Montez Sweat is expected to be influenced by Sunday's game against the Eagles, sources told ESPN.
' decision of whether to proceed with trading players or pushing for the playoffs is expected to be influenced by Sunday's game against the
A win against the NFC East-leading Eagles today would supercharge the Commanders' season and leave them 4-4, with a chance to fight for a playoff spot. But a loss against their division rivals would drop the Commanders' record to 3-5, including 0-3 against NFC East opponents, and leave them as potential sellers as soon as Monday morning.Washington is not expected to be able to retain both pass rushers, and at least one team already has inquired on Sweat, according to sources. The Commanders are proceeding patiently, waiting to see where their season is going as well as what a team might be willing to offer.
Even with new owners, and change on the horizon, the Commanders' front office and staff have been instructed to do what is best for the team in terms of trades, according to league sources. Other players also are in the last year of their contract and could bring back draft compensation if Washington gets aggressive in the next 24 to 48 hours ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline. Players on the last year of their contracts include quarterbackGibson and Samuel could be weapons that other teams eye, and the Commanders would be open for business, especially if they cannot find a way to win Sunday's game.
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