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Bears' Montez Sweat Suspended 2 Games for Violating NFL's Performance-Enhancing Drug Policy
WHY IT MATTERS
The suspension of Montez Sweat impacts the Chicago Bears' defensive line, which is already struggling with injuries, including a quad injury to Dayo Odeyingbo.
What happened
Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat has been suspended for two games without pay for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy. Sweat will miss the team's Week 6 game against the Atlanta Falcons and Week 7 against the New England Patriots.
He will be reinstated by the league on October 23. The substance Sweat tested positive for has not been disclosed.
This suspension comes at a challenging time for the Bears, who are already dealing with injuries on the defensive line.
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Bears' Montez Sweat suspended 2 games for violating NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy
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