Overview
- Players at training camp praised Ben Johnson’s focus on small technique and varied rushing concepts as the backbone of the offense.
- D’Andre Swift is entering the final year of a three-year, $24 million deal and says he is honing details to increase his production and market value.
- Kyle Monangai, who rushed for 783 yards and five TDs as a rookie, is expected to take a larger share of snaps in 2026 but is currently listed day-to-day with a soft-tissue issue.
- The Bears built one of the league’s best ground attacks in 2025, ranking third in total rushing yards and averaging 144.5 yards per game, a performance players credit to Johnson’s scheme and execution standards.
- How snaps are split between Swift and Monangai will affect roster decisions, Swift’s free-agent leverage next offseason, and the team’s offensive consistency if injuries or matchup plans force lineup changes.