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It Turns Out D’Andre Swift Signed An *EXTREMELY* Team-Friendly Deal

It looks like Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift signed a ridiculously team-friendly extension. At first blush, I thought the deal was a fair one for both sides. For the player, Swift got a pay raise and more contract security. It didn’t put him in the top 10 of the league’s highest-paid running backs, but he was still in the top half at his position. And that’s not too shabby. As for the team side, the front office retained a player beloved by his coaches and…

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It looks like Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift signed a ridiculously team-friendly extension.1

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What happenedIt Turns Out D’Andre Swift Signed An *EXTREMELY* Team-Friendly Deal
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  • It Turns Out D’Andre Swift Signed An *EXTREMELY* Team-Friendly Deal
  • It looks like Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift signed a ridiculously team-friendly extension.
  • At first blush, I thought the deal was a fair one for both sides.
  • For the player, Swift got a pay raise and more contract security.

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Roster moves shift the depth chart and the remaining cap picture.1

One source, partially checked· Fun read, not a rewrite of the original report.

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