Former Michigan State defensive end Montez Sweat is entering an exciting NFL season in what will be his first full year with the Chicago Bears. Sweat, who was traded from the Washington Commanders to Chicago last October, went on to turn in his first Pro-Bowl season last year.
It was the first day of Bears mandatory minicamp, and drama has already unfolded. Although everyone was present, two players were not full participants.
Montez Sweat's absence from Bears voluntary OTAs is to be treated a bit like Robert Quinn's absence was. Quinn set a record for Bears sacks in a season, so no one really complained about how he missed the offseason work the next season.
Montez Sweat is ready to help aid in the development of Bears rookie Austin Booker.
The Chicago Bears had their first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, and as expected, the team had everyone in attendance at Halas Hall. That includes Pro Bowl defensive end Montez Sweat, who was not present for organized team activities.
The Chicago Bears began the veteran minicamp at Halas Hall this week and the first practice was a raging success. Caleb Williams dazzled with several well-placed throws, while linemen Montez Sweat and Nate Davis sat out team drills.
The Chicago Bears defense had a strong finish to the 2023 season, where they were among the league’s best in the final stretch. The addition of defensive end Montez Sweat helped elevate the group, and the Bears are looking to establish itself as a top-10 unit in 2024.
The Chicago Bears defense had a strong finish to the 2023 season, where they were among the league’s best in the final stretch. The addition of defensive end Montez Sweat helped elevate the group, and the Bears are looking to establish itself as a top-10 unit in 2024.
The Montez Sweat trade is aging well. However, Chicago's top pass-rusher could use some help on the other side.
The Chicago Bears are going to have a great season if a lot of things on offense go right for them. They have a new quarterback and tons of new weapons for him to utilize. The excitement is warranted, but they also need their defense to rise to the occasion if they want to compete for the playoffs.
The Chicago Bears hit the field on Thursday for their third organized team activity (OTA) practice, but it was the first one open to the media, and a few prominent players were absent from the practice field.
By the end of the 2023 season, the Bears defense was one of the stronger units in the NFL after adding DE Montez Sweat. Chicago DC Eric Washington stated what he wants to see out of their young players to help the continued success of the unit.
For all the fanfare and accolades that the Chicago Bears' defense accrued post-Montez Sweat trade, there's still a glaring need for an edge rusher opposite the new cornerstone of the defense.
The Chicago Bears have had one of the most high-profile offseasons in the NFL, adding numerous offensive weapons through free agency and trades and drafting Caleb Williams with the No.
The 2024 NFL Draft is just nine days away. While most people know Chicago holds the No.1 pick in the draft, many forget they also have the ninth pick. Here’s who local experts think they’ll take at No. 9.
The 2024 NFL Draft represents a critical juncture for the Bears.
There's no arguing that the Bears are building something special this offseason, but they are still being viewed as the little brother in the NFC North.
Only two weeks are left for the NFL draft and the teams are gearing up to pick the best talents in the team. All eyes are on Caleb Williams as he is expected to get the first-round pick in the draft.
The Washington Commanders franchise has undergone some major changes over the last few years, including the end of the Dan Snyder era and altering the name from the Redskins, to the Football Team, to what it is now.
Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat made NFL history on Sunday after the final games of the 2023 NFL season wrapped. Sweat became the first NFL player to lead two different teams in sacks in the same season.
Montez Sweat led both the Washington Commanders and Chicago Bears in sacks this season. That says a lot about Sweat and even more about those two teams.
Bears edge-rusher Montez Sweat has a chance for an incredible accomplishment this season that seems almost impossible to imagine.
Montez Sweat arrived in the Windy City at the trade deadline and instantly made an impact on the Chicago Bears' defense. In four games, Sweat has generated 2.5 sacks and 18 pressures.
Montez Sweat‘s status has changed a few times since the Halloween trade deadline.
On paper, it looked like any other Bears defensive effort from the last two seasons. Two quarterback hits, no sacks. The Bears lost 24-17 to the Saints
The Bears didn't waste time signing Montez Sweat to an extension after adding him at the trade deadline. The massive contract could signal the team's direction at quarterback following the season.
After being acquired by the Bears at the trade deadline, Montez Sweat will be sticking around Chicago.
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