Overview
- The Bears finalized a three-year, $33.75 million extension for D’Andre Swift that includes $27.5 million guaranteed, sources confirmed Friday.
- Chicago views Swift as its primary ball carrier in Ben Johnson’s run-focused offense after his 2025 breakout that produced 1,087 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns.
- Agents Trevon Smith and David Mulugheta of Athletes First negotiated the deal and the team announced the extension just before Week 1 to remove contract uncertainty.
- The guarantee and contract structure place Swift in the NFL’s mid-tier at about $11.25 million per year while giving the Bears a likely path to reduce obligations after the 2028 season.
- With Swift locked up, the Bears can keep Kyle Monangai as a complementary back, avoid prioritizing a high draft pick for the position, and preserve cap room for upcoming extensions for key players.