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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 27
Chicago Bears starter could be poised to cash in when NFL free agency begins
The Chicago Bears could see some major turnover this offseason. Thanks to Chicago’s top three safeties set to be free agents, and potentially investing in upgrades along the defensive line and opposite edge rusher Montez Sweat, there could be some big changes to the starting lineups on both sides of the ball before the 2026 season kicks off.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 8
Montez Sweat and Bears edge rushers could benefit from Packers injury
NFL injury designations probably should be altered by next year to clear up confusion. They need to go back to the good old days before 2016. Back then, there not only was questionable, doubtful, and out, but also probable for players who were hurt but had a better than 50-50 chance to play.
NFL News / ChiCitySports / January 2
Bears fans should be buzzing over latest Maxx Crosby trade update
Could the Chicago Bears actually swing a trade for Las Vegas Raiders superstar Maxx Crosby this offseason? Everyone knows the Bears need another pass rusher, and Crosby could ultimately be the best one available in the coming months.
The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz
How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 24
Bears report card for win over Steelers reflects their altered state
The phrase was repeated several times in the locker room by various players in so many words, and defensive end Montez Sweat said it again at a postgame press conference.
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 23
Montez Sweat's pass rush stands out in amid Bears' good, bad and ugly
During various points of this season, it's been apparent how key necessary parts of a winning team have kicked in for the Bears in coach Ben Johnson's first season.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 13
The Bears are finally getting the Montez Sweat they paid for
Before this season began, Montez Sweat's tenure in Chicago was a tale of two halves. The Bears flipped a second-round pick to Washington for the pass-rusher ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline in 2023.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / November 2
Jets seeking Day 2 picks for Jermaine Johnson, Breece Hall; Quinnen Williams unlikely to be dealt
NOVEMBER 2: ESPN’s Rich Cimini echoes Breer’s report and says Quincy Williams is a player who could be on the move before the deadline. He believes Quinnen
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 19
Bears defense does its job against Saints to keep winning streak going
The Bears are playing their best football during a key stretch in their schedule.
Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / October 16
Bulldogs in the NFL: When former Mississippi State players suit up in Week 7
Last week was a good week for two former Mississippi State defensive linemen. Montez Sweat made his presence felt on Monday Night Football this week, filling the stat sheet with three tackles, a pass breakup, and a forced fumble in Chicago’s 25–24 win over Washington.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 13
Do the Chicago Bears have a Montez Sweat problem?
The Chicago Bears' defense ranks 29th in the NFL in sacks per game (1.3). They rank 27th in the leasgue in quarterback hits per game (4.3). Yet, they supposedly have one of the NFL's top pass rushers in Montez Sweat.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 13
Chicago Bears starter questioned before ‘Monday Night Game’
The Chicago Bears are coming off their bye week a little healthier and hopefully more comfortable with the scheme of the new coaching staff. The Bears
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 12
Montez Sweat facing former team among most favorable Bears matchups
It was back at the end of training camp and GM Ryan Poles addressed questions about the outlook for this Bears pass rush. "I think this was the best training camp Montez Sweat has had," Poles said.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 26
Matchups favoring Montez Sweat and Chicago Bears against Raiders
Coaches traditionally paint a picture of the opposition each week that looks like Godzilla on steroids. It can be a winless team and they'll find a way to elevate the opponent.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 18
Chicago Bears legend calls out star defensive player after Week 2
The Chicago Bears defense only gave up six points in the first three quarters of the season. In the last five quarters, Chicago has surrendered 73 points in two losses to the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 15
Chicago Bears legend calls out star defensive player after Week 2
The Chicago Bears defense only gave up six points in the first three quarters of the season. In the last five quarters, Chicago has surrendered 73 points in two losses to the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 7
10 players from the NFC North who have the most to prove in 2025
The NFC North has emerged as one of the NFL’s strongest divisions.
Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / August 23
Chicago Bears Fans Concerned After Abysmal Preseason Outing From Montez Sweat
As the Chicago Bears wrap up their preseason preparations and look ahead to what many consider a pivotal 2025 season, a troubling pattern has emerged that threatens to undermine their defensive ambitions.
Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / July 4
Bears unlikely to pursue notable edge-rush addition?
Several veteran edge rushers remain unsigned at this point in the offseason. Many will land deals in the lead-up to training camp, but Ryan Poles and the Bears may not be among the top suitors on that front.
Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / June 19
Former Commanders fan favorite already falling short after massive contract
The Washington Commanders traded Montez Sweat as part of their roster regeneration when Josh Harris' ownership group took charge. The Chicago Bears were only too willing to take the defensive end off their hands for a second-round pick, paying him handsomely almost immediately after.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / May 29
Chicago Bears’ Montez Sweat gets brutally honest on 2024 disaster
While Montez Sweat led the Chicago Bears in sacks during the 2024 campaign, that only meant a measly 5.5. For a player of his caliber, the pass rusher has much higher expectations on himself.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 19
New Chicago Bears defender gets brutally honest on teaming with Montez Sweat
While the Chicago Bears continue to build out their defense, Montez Sweat is the unquestioned leader on the defensive line. The Bears signed Sweat to a four-year, $98 million extension with the hopes of him being one of the most feared pass rushers in the league.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 8, 2024
Bears’ Montez Sweat gives sobering response to 7-game losing streak
In Thomas Browns’ head coaching debut for the Chicago Bears on Sunday, the team lost their seventh straight game, falling short to the San Francisco 49ers.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 27, 2024
Bears Pro Bowler reflects on 'toxic' situation with Commanders
Edge rusher Montez Sweat was traded from the Washington Commanders to the Chicago Bears 10 months ago. The 2023 Pro Bowler discussed his first four-plus seasons in the nation's capital in a recent interview and didn't have the most pleasant things to say about his exit from the organization.
NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / July 19, 2024
Bears' Montez Sweat 'Angry' After Trade From Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders look entirely different heading into the 2024 NFL season. They had a franchise makeover, which means a revolving door within the roster as the team establishes a new era.
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 17, 2024
Montez Sweat: Bears defense more willing to work together than Commanders
Pro Bowl defensive end Montez Sweat is thrilled to be a long-term member of the Bears. But, he recently revealed one of the many reasons he prefers it to his old home, hinting at deeper problems within the Commanders.
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