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Montez Sweat suspended two games for NFL PED violation
Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat has been suspended for two games without pay following a violation of the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy. The 30-year-old pass rusher will miss upcoming matchups against the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots.
The suspension arrives at a critical time for the Bears' defense, which is already facing significant depth issues. Defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo recently left a game against the Green Bay Packers with a quad injury, and other players like T.J. Edwards and Tyrique Stevenson have dealt with hamstring issues.
To address the roster vacancy, the Bears have activated Shemar Turner from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Turner is returning from a torn ACL suffered in 2025. Other players, including Austin Booker and Jamree Kromah, are expected to see increased roles in the pass rush during Sweat's absence. Sweat is eligible for reinstatement following Week 7.
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Atlanta Falcons · Chicago Bears · Dayo Odeyingbo · Montez Sweat · NFL · New England Patriots · Shemar Turner
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Bears reinstated defensive lineman Shemar Turner from the reserve/physically unable to perform list to fill Sweat's roster spot. allchgo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Linebacker T. J. Edwards and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson are both dealing with hamstring injuries. allchgo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The NFL suspended Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat for two games without pay for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy. allchgo.com · amfoo.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sweat will miss the Bears' games against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 6 and the New England Patriots in Week 7. allchgo.com · amfoo.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo suffered a quad injury during the Week 5 game against the Green Bay Packers. allchgo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The specific substance involved in the violation has not been disclosed. amfoo.de