Sports · October 13, 2026
Montez Sweat hit with two-game PED suspension in brutal Bears blow
Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat has received a two-game suspension from the NFL for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug (PED) policy. The 30-year-old pass rusher will miss the Week 6 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons and the Week 7 game against the New England Patriots. The specific substance involved in the violation was not disclosed by the league. This disciplinary action comes as the Bears face personnel challenges, including injuries to starting quarterback Caleb Williams and fellow defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo, though the team recently activated Shemar Turner from the PUP list.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Montez Sweat is suspended for two games for violating the NFL PED policy.
- The suspension is without pay.
- The specific substance that triggered the positive test was not disclosed.
- Sweat will miss games against the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots.
- Sweat has recorded two sacks so far in the 2026 season.
Reported by only some outlets
- The Bears lost 31-7 to the Green Bay Packers on the Sunday preceding the announcement.
- Quarterback Caleb Williams has missed three games with a hamstring injury but may return for Week 6.
- Defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo suffered a quad injury during the loss to Green Bay.
- Shemar Turner was activated off the PUP list following a 2025 ACL tear.
- Sweat is eligible for reinstatement on October 23 and could return for the November 2 game against Seattle.
Confirmed
- Montez Sweat suspended two games for NFL PED policy violation.
- Sweat will miss Week 6 and Week 7 games.
- The prohibited substance was not named.
Reported
- Caleb Williams could return as soon as the Sunday game against the Falcons. (New York Post)
- Head coach Ben Johnson had not provided an update on Dayo Odeyingbo's quad injury as of Monday. (Fox News)
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