Bears extend D'Andre Swift through 2029 for $33.75M — SkimNews
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- D'Andre Swift agreed to a three-year, $33.75 million extension with the Bears that includes $27.5 million guaranteed, keeping him under contract through 2029
- Swift delivered a career-best 2025 season with 1,087 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns, plus 34 catches for 299 yards and a score — topping his 2023 Pro Bowl campaign with Philadelphia
- Swift is the latest running back to cash in this offseason, following record-setting extensions for Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and Jonathan Taylor
- Bears GM Ryan Poles praised Swift on Sept. 1, calling his offseason approach 'amazing' and crediting his growth in a second year under the offensive system
- Swift and backfield partner Kyle Monangai powered Chicago's No. 3-ranked rushing offense (144.5 yards per game) and helped generate the second-most explosive plays during the regular season (127)
- Coach Ben Johnson said on Aug. 27 that Swift was 'primed for a big year' and accelerating his vision compared to a year ago
Why it matters: Chicago locked its lead back through 2029 with a deal averaging $11.25 million annually, buying into a running back market reset driven by Gibbs, Robinson, and Taylor's record-setting extensions this offseason. With Swift and Monangai fueling the league's No. 3 rushing attack (144.5 yards per game), the Bears are betting that sustaining their ground game is worth guaranteeing $27.5 million to a back who turns 28 next year.
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