MONTEZ SWEAT NEWS

Returns to practice Thursday Sweat (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's injury report.

Impact Sweat was held out of Wednesday's session due to an ankle issue, but he was able to return to practice Thursday, albeit in a limited capacity. If Sweat is able to log at least a limited practice Friday, he should be able to suit up Sunday against the Packers. Across eight regular-season games, the 2019 first-round pick has registered 16 tackles (10 solo), including 3.5 sacks, two pass defenses and one forced fumble.

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Not at practice Wednesday Sweat (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sweat has been playing through a shin injury, and now he's tending to an ankle issue as well. He'll probably have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a chance to play in Week 11.

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Upgraded to full Thursday Sweat (shin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Sweat missed last week's loss to the Cardinals but appears on track to return for Week 10 versus New England. On the season, Sweat has 15 tackles (10 solo), including 3.5 sacks, six QB hits, two pass deflections and one forced fumble.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to start week Sweat (shin) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sweat missed Sunday's game against the Cardinals with the injury and will start the practice week looking iffy for Week 10 against the Patriots. He'll try to amp up his activity Thursday or Friday, in an effort to increase his likeliness of suiting up this week.

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Inactive against Arizona Sweat (shin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact After logging a limited practice Thursday, Sweat was downgraded to DNP on Friday and was given the questionable tag. With Sweat out, Darrell Taylor should see increased reps off the edge for Chicago.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 9 Sweat (shin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.

Impact Sweat downgraded from practicing in a limited fashion Thursday to a DNP on Friday, suggesting he could be on the wrong side of questionable in Week 9. The 2019 first-round pick is an integral part of Chicago's defense, recording 15 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, and defending two passes through the team's first seven games. If he can't suit up Sunday, expect Darrell Taylor to serve as one of the Bears' top edge rushers.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in Thursday's practice Sweat (shin) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact Sweat injured his shin during the Bears' Week 8 loss to the Commanders. He wasn't able to practice Wednesday, but he's trending in the right direction by practicing Thursday, albeit in a limited fashion. Friday's injury report will provide clarity on Sweat's status ahead against the Cardinals on Sunday. If Sweat cannot play, Darrell Taylor and rookie fifth-rounder Austin Booker would be candidates to see more snaps at defensive end alongside starter DeMarcus Walker.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Still tending to injury Sweat (shin) did not practice Wednesday, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Sweat exited Sunday's loss to the Commanders with the injury and was unable to return. He'll still have Thursday and Friday to get back on the field before Sunday's matchup with the Cardinals. If he's unable to do so, the Mississippi State product likely won't be active for Week 9.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sweat (shin) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Commanders, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The defensive end made four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks and two tackles for losses, before exiting. Sweat came into the day with 11 tackles (seven solo), including 2.5 sacks, two pass breakups and a forced fumble on the year. Darrell Taylor and Austin Booker are Chicago's backup defensive ends.

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Back in sack column Sweat posted 2.5 tackles and half a sack in the Bears' 35-16 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Sweat has recorded at least half a sack in three of the last four games and now has 2.5 on the season. However, with one performance of more than three tackles, Sweat remains a sack-dependent IDP option.

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Collects second sack of season Sweat recorded three tackles and a sack in the Bears' 24-18 win over the Rams on Sunday.

Impact Sweat is averaging two tackles per game, but he now has sacks in back-to-back contests. Sweat remains a sack-dependent IDP with a low ceiling in terms of tackles.

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First sack of 2024 Sweat tallied a sack and four tackles in the Bears' 21-16 loss to the Colts on Sunday.

Impact After a strong finish to the 2023 season when Sweat had six sacks in seven games, it took the veteran pass rusher three games to collect his first sack of the season. With just six tackles on the season, Sweat will need to heat up in the sack column to have strong IDP value.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

First sack of 2024 Sweat tallied a sack and four tackles in the Bears' 21-16 loss to the Colts on Sunday.

Impact After a strong finish to the 2023 season when Sweat had six sacks in seven games, it took the veteran pass rusher three games to collect his first sack of the season. With just six tackles on the season, Sweat will need to heat up in the sack column to have strong IDP value.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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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