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Bears DE Sweat suspended two games for violating NFL's PED policy

ESPN Tuesday 13 October 2026, 21:30 UTC 1 min read
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The NFL has issued a two-game suspension without pay to Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Sweat will miss games this Sunday at the Atlanta Falcons and next Thursday night against the New England Patriots. Sweat, in his fourth season with the Bears, has two sacks and four quarterback hits in five games this season.

The NFL has issued a two-game suspension without pay to Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Sweat will miss games this Sunday at the Atlanta Falcons and next Thursday night against the New England Patriots. Sweat, in his fourth season with the Bears, has two sacks and four quarterback hits in five games this season. He led the Bears with 10 sacks last season.
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