MONTEZ SWEAT NEWS

HIGHLIGHT: Montez Sweat records his first sack of 2024 season Bears defensive lineman Montez Sweat brings down Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson for a sack and 11-yard loss.

SEPTEMBER 22 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Slated to play Sunday Sweat (elbow) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts and is expected to play.

Impact Sweat was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday but was upgraded to full Friday and is set to go versus Indy. The 28-year-old is still looking for his first sack of the season after totaling a career-best 12.5 of them with the Commanders and Bears last season.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Sweat (elbow) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Chicago's star edge rusher now appears to be dealing with an elbow injury after playing through a toe issue in the Bears' Week 2 loss. Sweat's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide a better indication of his availability for the Bears' Week 3 matchup with the Colts.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Active Sunday Sweat (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact The Pro Bowl defensive end was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice before being elevated to full participant by Friday. Sweat recorded 12.5 sacks in 2023 between his time with the Commanders and Bears, and made his first Pro Bowl. He's played every regular-season game in all but one of his seasons.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Injury roundup: Bears WR Keenan Allen (heel), DE Montez Sweat (toe) expected to play vs. Titans Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (heel) and defensive end Montez Sweat (toe) are expected to play versus the Tennessee Titans, NFL N...

SEPTEMBER 8 • NFL.COM

Full go Friday Sweat (toe) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

Impact Despite Sweat's full participation in Friday's practice, he's listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Titans. If Chicago's star edge rusher is unable to suit up, expect Darrell Taylor (foot) or Austin Booker to step in and work with the Bears' first-team defense.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Williams era begins in Chicago with Bears' opener against Titans

Caleb Williams makes his highly anticipated debut when the Chicago Bears host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited with toe injury Sweat was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice session due to a toe injury.

Impact Given he was able to suit up for practice and participate in some drills, Sweat should be good to go for the Bears' regular-season opener against the Titans on Sunday. The 2019 first-round pick was acquired by the Bears in a trade with the Commanders before last year's trade deadline. Over his nine regular-season games with Chicago last season, Sweat posted 25 tackles (17 solo), including 6.0 sacks, three passes defended and one forced fumble.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

'Toxic!': Ex Commanders Montez Sweat Rips Ron Rivera Culture Former Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat reveals why he was happy being traded.

AUGUST 27 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Montez Sweat Blasts Commanders, Calls Time With Team 'Toxic' in Blistering Quote The former Washington pass rusher ripped the franchise’s locker room culture.

AUGUST 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Enters first full year in Chicago Sweat had a career year in 2023 with 12.5 sacks and will look to build on that total after a full offseason with the Bears.

Impact Sweat was sent from Washington to Chicago in a mid-season trade last year, and he was a dominant pass rusher the entire season. The Bears signed their pass rusher through 2027, and Sweat should remain an excellent IDP in the emerging Chicago defense led by excellent defensive coach Matt Eberflus.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Montez Sweat talks to Dales and Ross about Bears' expectations at dawn of Caleb era | 'Back Together Weekend' Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat talks about expectations for '24 season

JULY 27 • NFL.COM

Chicago Bears CB Jaylon Johnson: 'It's about action at this point.'

The Bears enter the 2024 season as the most bet on team to go over their win total, but CB Jaylon Johnson says its all about action.

JULY 21

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JULY 18 • DATA SKRIVE

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JULY 17 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Montez Sweat odds to win 2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Montez Sweat is among the favorites to win the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award this year, at +3000 (ninth-best odds).An important p...

JUNE 21 • USATODAY.COM

Brad Biggs: Montez Sweat was last heard lauding the Bears' foundation. My, how that's changed. CHICAGO - Five months ago, as Montez Sweat was cleaning out his locker at Halas Hall, delivering goo...

JUNE 6 • KANSASCITY.COM

Montez Sweat: Bears defense 'trying to pick up where we left off' Defensive end Montez Sweat is optimistic that the Bears defense will be even better than last season, telling reporters Tuesday at Halas Hal...

JUNE 5 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Austin Booker on Montez Sweat: 'I'm excited to learn from him and get better' | Press Conference Defensive lineman Austin Booker addresses the media after being selected with the No. 144 pick.

APRIL 27 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Montez Sweat vows to turn around Bears' fortunes vs. Packers: 'I'm not losing to Green Bay this year' Bears pass rusher Montez Sweat said he plans to turn the tide in what has been a lopsided rivalry against the Green Bay Packers in recent ye...

APRIL 11 • NFL.COM

Laiatu Latu believes Bears' Montez Sweat could help him 'level up' as player Laiatu Latu believes playing with Bears star Montez Sweat would help elevate his play.

FEBRUARY 29 • USATODAY.COM

Bears keeping tabs on pass rushers to pair with Montez Sweat at NFL scouting combine The thought of adding another dominant pass rusher opposite of Montez Sweat is intriguing for the Chicago Bears and they are doing their hom...

FEBRUARY 29 • 247SPORTS.COM

Why Bears Must Become More Serious About Edge Help Bears 2024 Free Agent Projections: Montez Sweat changed the pass rush so priority now must be getting him free agent help.

FEBRUARY 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pro Bowl Postcards: Jaylon Johnson, Montez Sweat | Sunday, Feb. 4 Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson and defensive end Montez Sweat check in one final time from Orlando to discuss the NFC's victory at the Pro...

FEBRUARY 5 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Montez Sweat, Landon Dickerson, Dexter Lawrence II react to winning second heat of Gridiron Gauntlet Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat, Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Landon Dickerson, and New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter...

FEBRUARY 4 • NFL.COM