India, Oct. 14 -- The NFL has handed Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat a two-game suspension without pay. As a result, Sweat will be unavailable for Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons and next Thursday night's game against the New England Patriots.

The league confirmed that the suspension stems from a violation of its policy on performance-enhancing substances. However, the NFL has not provided additional details regarding the nature of the violation involving the Bears pass rusher.

The 30-year-old will be eligible to return from his suspension on Friday, October 23, after the Bears complete their Week 7 matchup against the New England Patriots.

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