D’Andre Swift is officially locked into a massive three-year, $33.75 million extension with the Chicago Bears, ESPN dropped the news Friday afternoon, a deal that guarantees him a whopping $27.5 million. This isn’t pocket change, folks. This is the Bears putting their money where their mouth is, ensuring their ground attack remains a dominant force right out of the gate for the 2026 season.
Chicago Is All-In on Swift and the Run Game
This extension is a bold statement, showing exactly how much head coach Ben Johnson values Swift in his offense. With an $11.25 million average annual value, Swift slides in as the 14th highest-paid running back in the NFL. Think about that commitment. He was heading into the final year of his previous three-year, $24 million deal, and Chicago didn’t hesitate to cement his future. They know what they have in him, especially after his breakout 2025 season. He blew past all his career highs, racking up 1,087 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on an impressive 4.9 yards per carry across 16 games. Plus, he’s not just a runner, snagging 34 receptions for 299 yards and another touchdown.
The Lethal One-Two Punch Bears Fans Love
Swift isn’t alone in the backfield, and that’s what makes this so dangerous. He forms a truly lethal one-two running back punch with second-year phenom Kyle Monangai. Monangai, in his rookie season back in 2025, put up serious numbers himself: 783 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 4.6 yards per carry. When you have two backs tearing it up like that, it’s no wonder Chicago finished third in the entire NFL last season, averaging a massive 144.5 rushing yards per contest. This extension for Swift just solidifies that this is the identity of this Bears team, and they’re going to lean on it hard.
Swift’s journey has been interesting, starting his NFL career with the Detroit Lions from 2020-22 before a Pro Bowl season with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023. But since joining the Bears, he’s been consistently productive, averaging 1,023.0 rushing yards and 7.5 touchdowns per season from 2024-25, alongside 342.5 receiving yards annually. This 27-year-old is a proven commodity, and the Bears are ready for more.
The 2026 regular season kicks off for Swift and the Bears on the road against the Carolina Panthers this Sunday afternoon. Get ready for them to unleash that dominant run game, because with this extension, they’re not just playing; they’re sending a message to the league.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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