Bears Montez Sweat Suspended Two Games for PED Violation Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat has been suspended two games without pay for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy, missing games against the Falcons and Patriots. Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat has been suspended for two games without pay for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy. The suspension was announced by the NFL on Tuesday. The league did not disclose what substance Sweat was found to have taken. The 30-year-old will miss the Bears' Week 6 road game against the Atlanta Falcons and a home Thursday Night Football clash with the New England Patriots in Week 7. He will be eligible to return for Chicago's Monday Night Football matchup against the Seahawks in Seattle on Nov. 2, which is after the Bears-Patriots game on October 23.Montez Sweat Production Drop and Bears RecordSweat has two sacks in five games this season, a drop from his production last year. He had 10 sacks in 2025, the second-highest total of his career. The Bears are 3-2 and coming off an ugly 31-7 loss to the rival Packers. A first-round pick by Washington in 2019, Sweat was a Pro Bowler in 2023 when he registered a career-high 12.5 sacks.That was the same season he was traded to the Bears. He is in the third year of a four-year, $98 million contract. The Bears' loss of Sweat will be felt on the field, especially against the Falcons and Patriots. The team's defense has shown resilience in the past and may adapt to the loss of their star pass rusher.Sweat has been a key contributor to the Bears' defense. Sweat has dealt with injuries throughout his career. He had an ankle issue that kept him out of practice on Wednesday but was removed from the injury report later in the week and played in the Bears' Week 5 game against the Panthers. He was inactive for the Bears' Week 9 game against the Cardinals due to a shin injury.The Bears also placed Sweat on the active/NFI list earlier in the season, but he was activated shortly thereafter. One injured player, who suffered a hamstring injury during a home loss to the Vikings in Week 2, could return as soon as this Sunday's game against the Falcons. The Bears have also been dealing with injuries to other key players, including left tackle Braxton Jones and defensive back Kyler Gordon.Bears Injuries and Suspension Impact AnalysisThe Bears will need to find a way to overcome these injuries and stay competitive. The suspension will have a significant impact on the Bears and the NFL. The Bears will need to adapt to the loss of their star defensive end, and the defense may be forced to make adjustments in the coming weeks. The NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy has been a topic of controversy in recent years, with several high-profile players being suspended for violating it.Sweat's suspension is the latest example of the league's commitment to enforcing its policies and maintaining a level playing field for all teams. The Bears are tied with the Packers and Lions in the NFC North standings, with the Vikings leading the way at 5-0. Missing Sweat for two games could hurt Chicago's chances in a tight division race.