Washington Football Team DE Montez Sweat fractures jaw, could be out for over a month

The Washington Football Team could be without defensive end Montez Sweat for over a month after he fractured his jaw against Denver on Sunday.

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Sweat could be out four to six weeks, according to The Athletic.

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The outlet says Sweat won’t need surgery, but he will need to alter his diet and go without physical contact.

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Sweat is second on the team in sacks with four on the season.

In total, he has 20 sacks in 40 games.