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Bears' Montez Sweat: Reinstated from suspension
The NFL reinstated Montez Sweat after he served a two-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy.The defensive end is set to return to practice in Week 8 and should play in the team's Monday Night Football showdown against the Seahawks. Sweat has logged seven tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, over his five regular-season appearances so far in 2026.
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Bears' Montez Sweat: Handed two-game ban
The NFL announced Tuesday that Montez Sweat has been suspended two games without pay for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.Barring a successful appeal, Sweat will sit out games Sunday in Atlanta and in Week 7 versus the Patriots. The 30-year-old edge rusher has notched a pair of sacks among his seven tackles through the Chicago Bears' first five games of the season.
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Bears' Montez Sweat: Returns to practice
Montez Sweat (undisclosed) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Adam Hoge of AllCHGO.com reports.Sweat had not practiced since early August due to an unknown minor issue. The starting defensive end was afforded time to get healthy and is now set to suit up. The Chicago Bears' second preseason contest is against the Bengals next Saturday, and Sweat will likely open the game with the first-team defense for at least a few snaps of live football.
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Bears' Montez Sweat: Exits practice with injury
Montez Sweat (undisclosed) left Thursday's training camp session early due to injury, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.Sweat headed into the Chicago Bears' facility with a trainer but walked on his own as he exited the field. There is no confirmed injury or prognosis for the starting defensive end yet, so it is unclear whether he will need to miss any time. Jeremiah Martin and Austin Booker will likely see increased reps with the first-team defense if Sweat misses any time.
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Bears' Montez Sweat: Recovers from illness
The Chicago Bears activated Montez Sweat (illness) from the active/non-football illness list Wednesday.Sweat is all set to return to training camp and continue producing for the Bears' defense. The defensive end's recovery is right on track, and he was able to pass his physical.
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Bears' Montez Sweat: Sidelined due to illness
The Chicago Bears placed Montez Sweat on the active/non-football illness list Tuesday.Sweat is expected to be back in action within a few days. The defensive end had a career year in 2025, producing 53 tackles (36 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and added five passes defensed as well as three forced fumbles over 17 regular-season games. The 29-year-old is set to pick up where he left off as the starting defensive end for the Bears.
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Bears' Montez Sweat: Adds to career season
Montez Sweat recorded four tackles, including two solo, and 0.5 sacks in the Chicago Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.Sweat finished his seventh NFL season with career highs in sacks (10.0) and tackles (53) while reaching the sack column in eight of his final 12 contests. He also added six passes defended, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery, solidifying his profile as a sack-dependent but productive IDP. He is signed with Chicago through 2027 and remains a weekly edge-rusher option.
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Bears' Montez Sweat: Adds to sack total
Montez Sweat recorded five tackles, including two solo, and 1.0 sacks in the Chicago Bears' 22-16 overtime win over the Packers on Saturday.Sweat notched his second sack over the last four contests, bringing his season total to 9.5. The five tackles marked his first game with more than three stops since Week 8. He remains a sack-dependent IDP whose value fluctuates with pass-rush production.
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Bears' Montez Sweat: Sack streak drives value
Montez Sweat recorded two tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in the Chicago Bears' 28-21 loss to the Packers on Sunday.Sweat has between one and three tackles in nine games this season but has produced 8.5 sacks overall, including 7.5 since Week 7. His hot pass-rush stretch keeps him a sack-dependent IDP option, with most of his value tied to sacking the opposing quarterback.
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Bears' Montez Sweat: Big sack day in win
Montez Sweat recorded three tackles and 2.0 sacks in the Chicago Bears' 31-28 win over the Steelers on Sunday.Sweat has at least 1.0 sacks in five of his last six contests and now has 7.5 sacks this season, with 6.5 coming over that six-game span. With only two games above three tackles, his fantasy value remains sack-dependent on the defensive line.