Montez Sweat's suspension leaves Bears facing a major defensive crisis
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October 13, 2026· 1 min read
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Bryan Perez
October 13, 2026 · 1 min read

Just when the Chicago Bears needed their defense to respond to an embarrassing performance against the Green Bay Packers, they've lost one of their most important players.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, defensive end Montez Sweat has been suspended for the next two games without pay for violating the NFL's Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy.

It's a massive blow to a Bears team already dealing with injuries and an inconsistent pass rush.

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Bryan Perez
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