Montez Sweat

Defensive lineman Montez Sweat and defensive backs Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson address the media Wednesday at Halas Hall.

Defensive lineman Montez Sweat, tight end Cole Kmet and defensive back Kevin Byard III address the media on Tuesday at Halas Hall.

Bears defensive linemen Montez Sweat and Grady Jarrett converge to sack Lions quarterback Jared Goff.

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat drops Packers quarterback Jordan Love for a loss of 14 yards.

Montez Sweat sacks Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph, strips the ball out and recovers the fumble.

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat sacks Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph.

Gervon Dexter Sr. and Montez Sweat bring down Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart on fourth down.

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat takes down Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley.

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat knocks the ball out Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler's hands, and defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. recovers the fumble.

Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards recovers a fumble by Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt that was forced by defensive end Montez Sweat.

Lauren Screeden sits down with Chicago Bears defensive lineman Montez Sweat in this week's "Sippin' with Screeden" brought to you by Dunkin.

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat sacks Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

Wide receiver Rome Odunze and defensive lineman Montez Sweat address the media on Saturday at Halas Hall.

Quarterback Case Keenum and defensive end Montez Sweat address the media on Wednesday at Halas Hall.

Catch the best moments of Chicago Bears players mic'd up throughout the 2024 season.

Bears defensive lineman Montez Sweat sacks Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels for a 7-yard loss.

Safety Jaquan Brisker, receiver DJ Moore, running back D'Andre Swift, defensive end Montez Sweat and running back Roschon Johnson address the media following Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Rams.

Bears defensive lineman Montez Sweat knocks the ball free from Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford's hands, and defensive back Kyler Gordon recovers.

Bears defensive lineman Montez Sweat brings down Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson for a sack and 11-yard loss.

Bears defensive lineman Montez Sweat is mic'd up for the Week 2 primetime game against the Houston Texans.

Defensive end Montez Sweat addresses the media prior to Thursday's practice at Halas Hall.

Defensive end Montez Sweat, defensive back Tyrique Stevenson and offensive lineman Kiran Amegadjie address the media on Tuesday at Halas Hall.

Keenan Allen, Montez Sweat and Jaylon Johnson field questions from the media following the first practice of EGO Outdoor Power Equipment Training Camp at Halas Hall.

Wide receiver Keenan Allen, defensive lineman Montez Sweat and tight end Cole Kmet address the media on Tuesday at Halas Hall.

Watch Bears defensive end Montez Sweat's top plays of the 2023 season.

While the Bears defensive line dealt with myriad injuries throughout the season, several players stepped up, particularly late in the year.

Veteran edge rusher Montez Sweat has registered one sack in each of the Bears' last three contests, highlighted by a strip sack in a win over the Saints.

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat reached a career milestone Sunday against the Ravens, recording his 50th sack ahead of his 100th NFL game – a feat that was commemorated Wednesday with a gift from Gervon Dexter Sr. in the defensive line meeting room.

Writer Gabby Hajduk previews the Bears' defensive line, a group that boasts a wealth of experience at both the edge rusher and tackle positions through a combination of new and returning players.

Bears defensive coordinator Eric Washington was pleased with the increased pressure the front four generated in last Sunday's game against the Vikings.

In the year since he was acquired by the Bears, Montez Sweat has transformed into more than just a game-changer on defense. He's now a shoulder to lean on and a role model who possesses a heightened sense of responsibility inside the locker room.

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat — who made NFL history in 2023 — has been voted the 82nd best player in the NFL in a poll of league players conducted by NFL Network.

With a full offseason in Chicago under his belt and his first Bears training camp now underway, defensive end Montez Sweat is ready to "wholeheartedly" take the on the heightened responsibilities and expectations that come with his role on defense.

Star pass rusher Montez Sweat leads a defensive line group that returns four contributors in DeMarcus Walker, Andrew Billings, Gervon Dexter Sr. and Zacch Pickens.

Defensive end Montez Sweat is optimistic that the Bears defense will be even better than last season, telling reporters Tuesday at Halas Hall: "I am pretty excited on what I'm seeing."

Follow along as ChicagoBears.com documents a trip to Orlando for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games where cornerback Jaylon Johnson and defensive end Montez Sweat represented the Bears.

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 Bowl Games Championship Sunday evening.

Hear from Bears defensive end Montez Sweat on how he has spent his first few days at the 2024 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando.

Check out some of the notable stats and numbers from the Bears' 2023 season, including career highs for DJ Moore, strong performances by the defense and much more.

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat reached a milestone that has never been accomplished before in the NFL, leading both the Bears and Commanders in sacks during the 2023 season.

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat and cornerback Jaylon Johnson both feel "blessed" to receive an invitation to the Pro Bowl Games for the first time in their careers.

Defensive end Montez Sweat and cornerback Jaylon Johnson have been voted to represent the Bears on the NFC team at the Pro Bowl Games in Orlando.

Despite only having been in Chicago since Nov. 1, Bears defenders interact with Montez Sweat in the locker room like they've known the 27-year-old their whole lives.

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat is making a huge difference on the field with his pass-rushing skills and off the field with his generosity—as he showed during a visit to the Crushers Club in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.

Despite generating a league-high 14 takeaways in their last four games and 15 sacks in their last five contests, the Bears are far from satisfied.

Montez Sweat's eight pressures and three quarterback hits led a defense that stifled Bryce Young and the Carolina offense throughout the Bears' 16-13 victory over the Panthers Thursday night at Soldier Field.

Acquired Tuesday in a trade with the Commanders, defensive end Montez Sweat made his Bears debut in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Saints, playing predominantly in passing situations.

Just four days after acquiring Montez Sweat in a trade with the Commanders, the Bears on Saturday signed the veteran defensive end to a four-year contract extension through the 2027 season.

Coach Matt Eberflus was thrilled that the Bears acquired defensive end Montez Sweat from the Commanders hours before the NFL trade deadline, lauding the fifth-year pro's skills against the pass and run.

A whirlwind 24 hours after being traded to the Bears, veteran defensive end Montez Sweat arrived at Halas Hall Wednesday and told reporters he's "just happy to be here and ready to get to work."