The Chicago Bears ranked second in the NFL in rushing yards per game during the 2023 season, and on Monday, the team appeared to add another weapon to its running game.
The Bears and running back D'Andre Swift reportedly agreed to a three-year contract when the NFL negotiating window opened. Swift's agent, Trevon Smith of Athletes First, told ESPN that the deal is worth $24 million with $15 million guaranteed.
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D'Andre Swift, #0 of the Philadelphia Eagles, warms up before an NFL Wild Card Playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
Chicago finished 7-10 last season, but saw three players rush for at least 400 yards: quarterback Justin Fields and running backs Khalil Herbert and D'Onta Foreman. Roschon Johnson also added 352 yards rushing. The team averaged 141.1 yards per game, second behind the Baltimore Ravens' 156.5 yards per game average.
Swift has been a valuable running back since entering the NFL in 2020.
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Philadelphia Eagles No. 0 D'Andre Swift warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field on Nov. 26, 2023 in Philadelphia. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
The former Georgia standout played three seasons for the Detroit Lions before becoming the odd man out on their running back corps. He rushed for 1,680 yards and 18 touchdowns in 40 games for Detroit.
He really stood out during his only season with the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2023, he rushed for 1,049 yards and five touchdowns, the most of his career. He also had 39 receptions for 214 yards and a score. He was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career.
Swift will now be on a Chicago team hungry to get back to the top of the NFC North. The Bears have the No. 1 pick in this year's draft after last year's trade with the Carolina Panthers.
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Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift, #0, carries the ball in the second half during the game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles on December 25, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Chicago has to make tough decisions beyond running back for its offense.
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