Montez Sweat - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Montez Sweat Speaks to True Value of Darnell Wright's Bears Extension Chicago's top pass rusher should know what they have in their right tackle better than anyone and he's seeing money well spent.

AUGUST 19 • SI.COM

Rome Odunze, Montez Sweat discuss Bears' speed on both sides of ball | Press Conference Wide receiver Rome Odunze and defensive lineman Montez Sweat address the media Tuesday at Halas Hall.

AUGUST 18 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Kyle Monangai departs Bears practice injured while tackle Ozzy Trapilo returns from PUP list

A knee injury to running back Kyle Monangai spoiled a practice for the Chicago Bears when starting left tackle Ozzy Trapilo returned from a devastating knee injury suffered in last...

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Returns to practice Sweat (undisclosed) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Adam Hoge of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Sweat had not practiced since early August due to an unknown minor issue. The starting defensive end was afforded time to get his body right and is now set to suit up. The Bears' second preseason contest is against the Bengals next Saturday, and Sweat will likely open the game with the first-team defense for at least a few snaps of live football.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Bears Give Injury Updates on Kyler Gordon, Braxton Jones, Montez Sweat After Preseason Week 1 Bears coach Ben Johnson had a less than ideal update on Kyler Gordon but offered up some good news on Braxton Jones and Montez Sweat.

AUGUST 16 • SI.COM

Deshaun Watson leads the Browns on 2 scoring drives in a 34-10 preseason loss to the Bears

Deshaun Watson led Cleveland on two scoring drives in the first half of the Browns' 34-10 loss to the Chicago Bears, and Shedeur Sanders tossed an ugly interception in the fourth q...

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Bears safety Coby Bryant to miss four to six months after knee surgery

Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant will miss four to six months after he had surgery on his injured left knee

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

Power Ranking the Chicago Bears' Projected Defensive Starters by Importance Montez Sweat is undoubtedly one of the Bears' best players on the defensive side of the ball. Is he their most important defensive starter,...

AUGUST 9 • SI.COM

Bears' Braxton Jones, Montez Sweat Expected to Miss Time But Avoided Serious Injuries Bears edge rusher Montez Sweat and left tackle Braxton Jones are both expected to miss time, but the good news is they don't have anything s...

AUGUST 9 • SI.COM

I'm Surprised By Where Montez Sweat Ranks On PFF's List of the NFL's Best Pass Rushers Montez Sweat makes Pro Football Focus' list of the NFL's best edge rushers. But does the Chicago Bears standout's ranking make sense to you?

AUGUST 8 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Ben Johnson Loves His Tough Practices But Are There Limitations? A handful of Bears came away from a physically tough Thursday practice, including Braxton Jones and Montez Sweat, but players say they see v...

AUGUST 6 • SI.COM

Exits practice with injury Sweat (undisclosed) left Thursday's training camp session early due to injury, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Sweat headed into the Bears' facility with a trainer but walked on his own as he exited the field. There is no confirmed injury or prognosis for the starting defensive end yet, so it is unclear whether he will need to miss any time. If Sweat needs a period of absence to recover, Jeremiah Martin and Austin Booker will likely see increased reps with the first-team defense.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Montez Sweat is Bears' Latest Injury Concern After Leaving Camp Practice With Trainer Chicago Bears edge rusher Montez Sweat was one of two high-profile players to leave Day 8 of training camp with an injury.

AUGUST 6 • SI.COM

Roster Move: Bears activate Montez Sweat off Non-Football Illness list The Chicago Bears on Wednesday activated defensive lineman Montez Sweat from the Non-Football Illness list.

JULY 30 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Recovers from illness The Bears activated Sweat (illness) from the active/non-football illness list Wednesday.

Impact Sweat is all set to return to training camp and continue producing for the Bears' defense. The defensive end's recovery was right on track, and he was able to pass his physical.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Poles Downplays Bears' Need for Edge Help with Montez Sweat Battling Illness The edge rusher position was ignored throughout the offseason by the Bears and now Montez Sweat is ill as they try to determine if they have...

JULY 29 • SI.COM

Montez Sweat Will Miss Some Time with an Illness An eventful day one of practice continued at Halas Hall this afternoon with the Bears announcing that Montez Sweat has been placed on the Ac...

JULY 28 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Bears general manager Ryan Poles wants the team 'to be hunting at all times'

The Chicago Bears are coming off their first NFC North title since 2018

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Sidelined due to illness The Bears placed Sweat (illness) on the active Non-Football Injury list Tuesday.

Impact Sweat is expected to be back in action within a few days. The defensive end had a career year in 2025, producing 53 tackles (36 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and added five passes defensed as well as three forced fumbles over 17 regular-season games. The 29-year-old is set to pick up where he left off as the starting defensive end for the Bears.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Bears announce roster moves The Chicago Bears on Tuesday placed defensive lineman Montez Sweat on the Non-Football Illness list and defensive back Elijah Hicks on the P...

JULY 28 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

2026 Chicago Bears Training Camp Preview: Montez Sweat and the Defensive Line The Chicago Bears defensive line is a work in progress as the team enters training camp in 2026.

JULY 28 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Top 26 Chicago Bears of 2026: Montez Sweat is the Only Guarantee Their Defensive Line Montez Sweat lived up to his hefty contract in 2025. He'll have to repeat that performance this season for the pass-rush to ascend beyond be...

JULY 27 • SI.COM

Bears 2026 training camp position preview: Defensive line The Bears’ top three sack leaders from 2025 return this season in edge rushers Montez Sweat and Austin Booker as well as tackle Gervon Dexte...

JULY 21 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears Considered Perfect Match for 3-Time Pro Bowler as Concern at Edge Rusher Remains The Chicago Bears have a major question mark opposite Montez Sweat, so the team should be looking for a reinforcement ahead of training camp...

JULY 14 • SI.COM

Montez Sweat Ranks Juuuuust Outside ESPN's Top 10 Edge Rushers Even though Montez Sweat might be polarizing among Chicago Bears fans, folks in NFL circles believe he is a top edge defender.

JULY 8 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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Kyle Monangai departs Bears practice injured while tackle Ozzy Trapilo returns from PUP list

Deshaun Watson leads the Browns on 2 scoring drives in a 34-10 preseason loss to the Bears

Bears safety Coby Bryant to miss four to six months after knee surgery

Bears general manager Ryan Poles wants the team 'to be hunting at all times'