Overview
- The Bears and D’Andre Swift agreed to a three-year, $33.75 million extension that includes $27.5 million guaranteed and averages about $11.25 million per year.
- The agreement was finalized on Friday, September 11, 2026, with agents Trevon Smith and David Mulugheta of Athletes First completing the talks, according to multiple reports.
- Chicago created room for the deal through offseason restructures of veteran contracts, freeing roughly $17 million in 2026 cap space that let the team complete the extension before Week 1.
- Swift is being rewarded for a career-best 2025 season — 1,087 rushing yards, nine rushing touchdowns and 34 catches for 299 yards — and is seen as a strong schematic fit with Ben Johnson’s run‑centric offense.
- The contract cements Swift as the Bears’ lead back behind whom Kyle Monangai will play a complementary role, and the guarantee structure balances immediate commitment with roster flexibility as Swift approaches his 30s and the team prepares for larger extension priorities.