Bears’ Montez Sweat suspended 2 games for PED violation
Montez Sweat has had a rough year for an overachieving Chicago Bears defense to start the 2026 season. Sweat is expected to be the team’s best passer rusher an overall anchor on the defensive line, but he only has two solo tackles all year. Now Chicago is going to be without Sweat for the next […]
Montez Sweat, the Bears' defensive anchor, faces a two-game suspension due to a Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED) violation. The NFL announced the decision on Tuesday, citing Sweat's violation of the league's PED agreement. This news comes as the Chicago Bears begin their 2026 season, with Sweat expected to be their top passer rusher.
Despite only recording two solo tackles all season, Sweat has provided seven total tackles and two sacks for the Bears. He is the highest-paid player on the team's defense, with a cap hit exceeding $25 million this season. Sweat registered 10 sacks last year, helping the Bears make it to the NFC Divisional Round of the playoffs.
The suspension will impact the Bears' Week 6 game against the Atlanta Falcons and their Week 7 Thursday Night Football matchup against the New England Patriots. Quarterback Caleb Williams is currently listed as questionable due to a hamstring injury, and updates on his status will be provided as the story develops.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
- Bears’ Montez Sweat suspended 2 games for PED violation sports.yahoo.com
- Bears Star Montez Sweat Suspended by NFL for PED Violation newsweek.com
- Bears DE Montez Sweat suspended 2 games for violating NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy winnipegfreepress.com
