Chicago has laid down a serious marker. The Bears have secured star running back D’Andre Swift with a bumper three-year extension, locking in a crucial part of their formidable ground game. This significant commitment, reported by ESPN on Friday, signals deep faith in their offensive strategy.
Swift’s new deal is worth a substantial $33.75 million over three years, with a hefty $27.5 million guaranteed. His average annual value hits $11.25 million, placing him as the 14th highest-paid running back in the NFL. This fresh agreement replaces the final season of his previous three-year, $24 million contract.
The investment follows a stellar 2025 season for the 27-year-old. Swift notched career highs with 1,087 rushing yards and nine touchdowns across 16 games, averaging 4.9 yards per carry. He also proved his versatility, hauling in 34 receptions for 299 yards and an additional touchdown.
Swift spearheads a potent backfield alongside second-year sensation Kyle Monangai. Monangai contributed significantly in 2025, rushing for 783 yards and five touchdowns at 4.6 yards per carry. Together, this duo helped Chicago rank third in the NFL, averaging 144.5 rushing yards per contest last season.
A 2023 Pro Bowler during his stint with the Philadelphia Eagles, Swift has consistently delivered for the Bears. Across the 2024-25 seasons, he averaged 1,023.0 rushing yards and 7.5 touchdowns per year. His receiving game also remained strong, adding 342.5 receiving yards per season over the same period.
Swift began his NFL journey with the Detroit Lions, who drafted him 35th overall out of Georgia in 2020. He spent three seasons there (2020-22) before a trade sent him to the Eagles for the 2023 campaign. Now firmly entrenched in Chicago, his future looks settled.
This bold financial move positions the Bears to lean heavily on their running attack. Fans will get their first glimpse of the extended Swift in action when Chicago kicks off the 2026 regular season. They face the Carolina Panthers away on Sunday afternoon, live on FOX at 1 p.m. ET.
