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Bears DE Montez Sweat gets bad news about his “unsecured” $12,700,000 salary after facing 2-game suspension

The Chicago Bears will be without Montez Sweat for their next two games after the NFL suspended the defensive end without pay for violating its policy on performance-enhancing substances.

By Habib Timileyin · Sportskeeda

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 12:23 AM

Key Things to Know

Montez Sweat has received a two-game unpaid suspension from the NFL for violating the performance-enhancing substances policy.
The suspension reportedly jeopardizes the Chicago Bears defensive end's $12.7 million unsecured salary.
The Chicago Bears will be without Sweat for their next two upcoming NFL games.

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The NFL has suspended Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat for two games without pay. The disciplinary action comes after the edge rusher violated the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances, leaving Chicago without a key defensive starter for upcoming fixtures.

The suspension also impacts Sweat financially regarding his $12.7 million salary, with guarantees reportedly at risk due to the ban. The shortened report outlines the immediate league penalty as the Bears prepare to navigate their next two games without him.

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Bears DE Montez Sweat gets bad news about his “unsecured” $12,700,000 salary after facing 2-game suspension

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