Bears 2025 position review: Defensive line
Gabby Hajduk
The following is the sixth of nine position reviews from the Bears' 2025 season.
While the Bears defensive line dealt with myriad injuries throughout the season, several players stepped up, particularly late in the year.
Montez Sweat led the group with 10.0 sacks, 18 quarterback hits, 13 tackles-for-loss and three forced fumbles, which equaled his career best. It marked the second time Sw