Brief

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat suspended two games for PED violation

The suspension, announced on Oct. 14, leaves the Bears shorthanded in the pass‑rush as they prepare for back‑to‑back road games.

By Felo News Desk · Published Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:02:29 GMT

Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat received a two‑game suspension from the NFL on Tuesday, Oct. 14, for breaching the league’s performance‑enhancing substances policy, according to Sportskeeda.

What happened

Sweat will miss the Bears’ upcoming Sunday game against the Atlanta Falcons and the following Thursday home contest versus the New England Patriots. The suspension is unpaid, and he will be eligible to return on Oct. 23, a day after the Patriots game.

What the reports add

The article notes that Sweat’s suspension follows a recent injury to fellow defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo, who left the first half of Chicago’s 31‑7 loss to the Green Bay Packers with a quad injury and did not return. To mitigate the pass‑rushing gap, the Bears activated defensive end Shemar Turner from the physically unable to perform list on the same day the suspension was announced.

What was said

Fans reacted on social media with sarcasm, questioning the effectiveness of any substances used. Sample comments included: “How do you take PEDs and get WORSE?!?!😂😂,” and “Bro has 0 sacks lmao take better PEDs.” Analyst Harrison Graham, speaking on the “Bears Now by Chat Sports” show, said, “I know Montez Sweat hasn’t been playing great this year, but this is still one of your better defensive players,” and warned that his absence will be felt during a pivotal stretch of the season.

How it came about

The suspension arrives as the Bears try to rebound from a Week 5 blowout loss to the Packers. Earlier coverage by Felo News on the Bears’ recent performances, such as the 27‑7 win over the Eagles on Sep. 29, highlighted the team’s defensive fluctuations this season.

Key facts

• Montez Sweat was suspended for two games for violating the NFL PED policy (sportskeeda.com)
• The suspension causes him to miss games vs. the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots (sportskeeda.com)
• Sweat will be eligible to return on Oct. 23 (sportskeeda.com)
• The Bears activated defensive end Shemar Turner from the PUP list on the same day (sportskeeda.com)
• Fans mocked the suspension on social media, noting Sweat’s modest production this season (sportskeeda.com)

Sources

• [1] sportskeeda.com — originally reported as ““Bro has 0 sacks” “How do you take PEDs and get WORSE?”: NFL fans react as $98,000,000 Bears star gets 2-game suspension”