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Bears' Sweat gets two games on a PED violation, same as Rams' Jackson

The NFL announced Sweat's two-game ban on Tuesday, the same day it docked Rams tackle Alaric Jackson two games without pay; one flat rate, apparently.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on BBN Tonight
Published 8:20 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by ESPN: “Bears DE Sweat suspended two games for violating NFL's PED policy”, with reporting from Yahoo Sports.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8:20 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.
Topics: OT, Bears, Rams, Jackson, NFL.
BBN covered this story before: Guardians beat Rays 7-3 in ALCS Game 1; Bills top Rams in OT (October 13).

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Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorNew tonight: Bears defensive end Montez Sweat is suspended two games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTwo games. Isn't that what the Rams tackle got for the punch?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIt is.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorAlaric Jackson got two without pay for hitting Bradley Chubb after Monday night's game, and now a pill and a punch cost the same.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the league sells one suspension in one size.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorOne size. A family in crisis, Vera, and the front office is handing out gift cards.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDoes it change if the jersey is a nicer color?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorNo.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThen my handshake grade is incomplete, because nobody in tonight's news has offered a hand, only a subpoena.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorChip has news from across America, and I hope at least one county fair is suspended.

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