Montez Sweat praises Kyler Gordon's pass rush during injury return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Chicago Bears edge rusher Montez Sweat expressed admiration for cornerback Kyler Gordon's pass rush performance since returning from injury. In the games Sweat missed due to suspension, Chicago's defense accumulated seven sacks, with Gordon contributing four, including three against the Atlanta Falcons. Sweat highlighted Gordon's ability to deliver impactful plays and anticipates both players will finally take the field together in Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks. Meanwhile, concerns arise over Sweat's previous performance as he has one of the lowest pass rush grades in the league.
- •Sweat missed two games due to a suspension.
- •Gordon recorded four sacks in the two games without Sweat.
- •Gordon had three sacks in one game against the Atlanta Falcons.
- •Bears face the Seahawks in Week 9 with Sweat and Gordon both available.
- •Sweat's performance has been criticized, ranking low in pass rush grades.
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Montez Sweat reacts to Bears CB Kyler Gordon's pass rush success
"Chicago Bears edge rusher Montez Sweat said it has been "amazing" watching cornerback Kyler Gordon pass rush in his return from injury.
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