The Chicago Bears are making a splash early in free agency. They agreed to terms with former Philadelphia Eagles running back D’Andre Swift to a three-year deal worth $24.5 million, including $15.3 million guaranteed.
This is a big move for the Bears as they bring him in to lead their running back room. After spending the first three years of his career with the Detroit Lions, he had a career year with the Philadelphia Eagles last season.
In his Pro Bowl season, Swift rushed for 1,049 yards with 4.6 yards per carry and five touchdowns in 16 games. He added 39 receptions for 214 yards and a score.
On the Bears, he should be fed a lot. With rookie quarterback Caleb Williams likely to be joining Chicago next month, having a good running back is very important.
When you sign a guy like Swift, it’s clear that the Bears are trying to make some noise in 2024. After going 7-10 in 2023 and having two top-10 picks, they mean business now.
Watching Swift is very fun, and you can see that in some of his highlights:
As you can see by some of these highlights, this man knows how to run. He can make explosive plays and he can score when given the ball near the end zone.