Montez Lab has had a rough year for the Chicago Bears defense to start the 2026 season. Labb is expected to be the team’s best player and the overall anchor on the defensive line, but he only has two solo tackles all year. Now Chicago will be without Sweat for the next two games after failing a performance-enhancing drug test.
The NFL suspended Sweat for two games on Tuesday for violating the league’s PED agreement. According to Chicago Tribune reporter Brad Biggs. That means the Bears will be without a Week 6 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons and a Week 7 Thursday Night Football showdown with the New England Patriots.
Sweat has two sacks for the Bears on the year, and has been credited with seven total tackles and two solo tackles so far. Sweat is the largest contributor to the Bears’ defense this season at over $25 million. Last year, he recorded 10 sacks as Chicago reached the NFC Divisional Tournament.
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