Bears Defensive End Montez Sweat Returns From PED Suspension and Apologizes to Teammates
Sweat apologized to teammates and fans, and said the positive test was a surprise as the Bears lost $2.3 million in pay.
- On Tuesday, Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat returned to practice after serving a two-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy, characterizing the positive test as "definitely accidental."
- The suspension forced Sweat to miss victories over the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots, costing him $2.3 million in pay and invalidating remaining contract guarantees.
- Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen increased blitzes during the absence, while slot cornerback Tyrique Stevenson and special teams player Daniel Hardy stepped up to help secure wins.
- Preparing for Monday's game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sweat described the period of separation from teammates as "devastating" while emphasizing his focus on accountability.
- Signed to a four-year, $98 million extension, the defender aims to prove he remains a difference-maker, stating one positive test does not define his career as he rejoins the 5-2 Bears' playoff push.
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Bears defensive end Montez Sweat returns from PED suspension and apologizes to teammates – WTOP News
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat didn’t explain why he failed a performance-enhancing drug test and received a two-week suspens
Montez Sweat returns to Chicago Bears after having to miss 2 games for failed drug test: ‘It was devastating’
Speaking with reporters for the first time since his suspension, Montez Sweat took full responsibility for the failed drug test and apologized to teammates and Chicago Bears fans.
Chicago Bears’ Montez Sweat looking forward after ‘devastating’ two-game suspension
Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat didn't provide much detail but took full accountability for his two-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing policy. He called the suspension "devastating."
Bears DE Montez Sweat calls suspension 'devastating,' accepts that it stains his career and clouds his future
The Bears have gotten 23 1/2 sacks over the equivalent of three seasons. If that number were doubled, this suspension would be merely a footnote. But if they already were questioning whether they’ve been getting their money’s worth on his deal, a suspension only exacerbates that.
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