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Montez Sweat aims for improvement as Bears focus on defense

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Montez Sweat aims for improvement as Bears focus on defense

Summary

Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat highlighted his desire for greater performance this season after what he considers his best year in 2025. The Bears are entering the 2026 season with aspirations to enhance their defense, amid a training camp that emphasizes fundamentals. Coach Ben Johnson commended Sweat's impact on both run defense and pass rushing. The team, already facing challenges with injuries to key players, has recently signed veteran Marcus Davenport. Chicago seeks to build on last year's dramatic victories, hoping Sweat can again be a cornerstone of their defensive efforts.

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Status Watch

•Montez Sweat led the Bears with 10 sacks in 2025.
•The Bears emphasize fundamentals ahead of the 2026 season.
•Veteran Marcus Davenport joined the team but was absent from practice.
•Chicago's defense aims for more consistency to support a powerful offense.
•Injuries to key players challenge the Bears ahead of the new season.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Brad Biggs: Coming off ‘best season,’ Montez Sweat says, ‘Obviously I want more.’ The Chicago Bears may need it.

What they're saying

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CHICAGO — Every time Montez Sweat’s name comes up around Ben Johnson, the Chicago Bears coach reinforces his opinion that last season was the veteran defensive end’s best to date. For the Bears defense to make meaningful improvements in 2026, Sweat might have to take his game to another level in Year 8. That’s the position the Bears are in midway through training camp and a little less than a ...
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