The Chicago Bears will be without defensive end Montez Sweat for two games after the NFL suspended him for a violation of the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy.
Key takeaways
- Sweat has received a two-game NFL suspension.
- The discipline stems from the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.
- Chicago will have to account for the absence of one of its top edge defenders.
Bears lose edge rusher for two games
The NFL announced the ban for Sweat, who plays defensive end for the Bears. The suspension covers two games and was imposed under the league’s performance-enhancing substances rules.
Chicago will need to adjust its defensive front while Sweat is unavailable, with the veteran pass rusher sidelined for the duration of the league-issued punishment.
