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Bears DE Montez Sweat receives two-game suspension for PED violation

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Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Bears DE Montez Sweat receives two-game suspension for PED violation

Summary

Montez Sweat of the Chicago Bears has been suspended for two games due to a violation of the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy, as announced by the league on Tuesday. Sweat will miss games against the Atlanta Falcons on October 15 and the New England Patriots on October 19. He is eligible for reinstatement on October 23. This season, he recorded seven tackles and two sacks over the first five games, a slower start compared to previous years. His absence could critically impact the Bears' defense, which lacks depth on the edge. Dayo Odeyingbo and Austin Booker are expected to step up during his suspension.

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•Montez Sweat suspended for two games for violating the NFL's PED policy.
•Sweat misses games against the Falcons and Patriots, eligible to return October 23.
•He recorded seven tackles and two sacks in the first five games.
•Bears defense faces challenges without Sweat, relying on Odeyingbo and Booker.
•Bears defense allowed 31 points in Week 5 loss to Packers.

Latest Updates

9:48 PMESPN — Bears DE Sweat suspended two games for violating NFL's PED policy
8:53 PMCBS NFL — Bears' Montez Sweat suspended for violating NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy

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The NFL has issued a two-game suspension to Bears defensive end Montez Sweat for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
— ESPN