The NFL suspends Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat for two games after a violation of the league’s performance-enhancing substances (PED) policy. Multiple outlets report that the league announces the punishment and that Sweat is ruled out for the team’s next two contests.
Sources also specify which games he misses: the Bears’ matchup against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 6 and a Week 7 Thursday night game against the New England Patriots. Several reports frame the decision as a setback for Chicago’s defense, while others focus directly on the league’s action and the schedule impact. The coverage is otherwise consistent on the length of the suspension—two games—and the stated reason—PED policy violation. The timing of the suspension means Sweat’s return is expected in November, following the two missed games.
