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Bears DE Montez Sweat Suspended 2 Games for Violating NFL’s Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy

Sweat will miss Chicago’s next two games after the league cited a violation of its performance-enhancing substances policy.

  • On Tuesday, the NFL suspended Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat for two games without pay for violating the league's Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy.
  • The league alleges Sweat violated its performance-enhancing drug policy as the Bears navigate a difficult season following their recent 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
  • A $98 million contract recipient, Sweat recorded two sacks and seven tackles through five games this season, following his career-high 10 sacks in 2025.
  • Defensive end Austin Booker will likely assume Sweat's role, having recorded two sacks and three tackles for loss on 72% of defensive snaps last Sunday.
  • Sweat will miss games against the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots, becoming eligible for reinstatement on October 23 following the team's Week 7 contest.
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Bears DE Montez Sweat suspended 2 games for violating NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy

Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat has been suspended for two games for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy

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profootballrumors.com broke the news on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
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