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BREAKING: Bears, D’Andre Swift Agree to Extension!

Wowzer! The Chicago Bears have made a big splash just days before their season opener in Carolina, inking running back D’Andre Swift to a three-year, $33.75 million extension. The news of Swift’s extension comes via ESPN’s Adam Schefter , who reports that Swift’s new extension includes $27.5 million guaranteed. Sources: RB D’Andre Swift and the Chicago Bears have reached agreeement on a 3-year, $33.75 million extension that includes $27.5M guaranteed. This is now Swift’s third NFL contract. Trevon Smith and David Mulugheta of Athletes First and the Bears just wrapped up the deal with… pic.twitter.com/JHmA7hIgoH — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 11, 2026 Bears, D’Andre Swift Agree to Extension Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has been pretty vocal about running back D’Andre Swift’s training camp in recent weeks. “It’s the best I’ve seen him this time of year,” Johnson said recently. “You look back at a year ago, he was very explosive, and yet it takes a little while to gel between him and the offensive line. I think he’s accelerating his vision here at this point. I think Coach Studesville has been fantastic for him, just with the reads and being able to know the intent of where we’re trying to hit things. He hits it right on the spot when it’s there, and then he cuts it up. I think he’s doing a really good job right now. I think he’s primed for a big year, though.” After today’s extension, that big year will no longer be a contract year. D’Andre Swift runs with the ball against Lions linebacker Jack Campbell at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Swift’s time in Chicago started shaky. After he signed a three-year, $24 million deal in free agency in 2024, Swift underperformed in Chicago’s offense under the previous regime. During his first season in Chicago, he rushed for 959 yards on 253 carries, …

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