Bears edge Montez Sweat suspended 2 games for PED policy violation

3-1 Bears visit Green Bay on Sunday

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#Bears edge Montez Sweat has been suspended for the club’s next two games without pay for violating the NFL’s Performanc Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: The NFL suspended Montez Sweat for the next two games without pay for violating the Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy. Chicago will be without its starting edge rusher Sunday at Green Bay and one additional game.

Why it matters: Chicago is 3-1 and in early NFC North contention, raising the cost of a two-week absence on the edge. Sweat posted 53 tackles and 10 sacks across 17 games in 2025. Chicago had already been linked to edge help ahead of the trade deadline.

By the numbers: Montez Sweat, 2025 season: 17 games, 53 tackles, 10 sacks. Bears record: 3-1. Suspension: 2 games without pay.

What to watch: Chicago must reshuffle its edge rotation for Sunday at Green Bay. Sweat becomes eligible to return after serving the two-game ban.

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@RapSheet 2026-10-13T20:14:05.215069+00:00

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