Bears' Montez Sweat suspended two games for performance-enhancing substance violation
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Key Points:
- Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat has been suspended without pay for two games due to a violation of the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy.
- The NFL typically issues a two-game suspension for a first offense involving stimulants, diuretics, or masking agents, while anabolic steroid violations usually result in longer suspensions.
- Sweat will miss the Bears' upcoming games against the Falcons and Patriots, returning in Week 8 against the Seahawks.
- Sweat, 30, was acquired by the Bears in a trade during the 2023 season and has started all five games, playing 69% of defensive snaps with two sacks so far.
