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Montez Sweat makes modest impact in Bears debut

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New Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (sacking Justin Fields with the Commanders on Oct. 5) had two tackles and a pass break-up in a 24-17 loss to the Saints on Sunday at Caesars Superdome.

NEW ORLEANS — Before he even had a chance to bask in glow of a life-changing contract extension — a four-year, $97 million deal with $72.9 million guaranteed — Montez Sweat had to answer questions about another Bears loss. Welcome to Chicago, Montez.

“It’s a challenge — learning new plays, learning new scheme and stuff like that,” Sweat said — before a crowd of reporters probably bigger than he’s used to — after the Bears’ 24-17 loss to the Saints on Sunday at Caesars Superdome.