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Bears agree to terms with RB D’Andre Swift in a deal that could go either way

The Bears took a shot on running back D’Andre Swift, hoping that Swift can transcend any offensive line concerns.

The Chicago Bears have added to their running back rotation by agreeing to terms with former Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions back D’Andre Swift. The deal will go through on Wednesday at the beginning of the new league year, and it’s a three-year, $24 million deal.

Last season, Swift had a career year behind Philly’s offensive line, with 1,083 yards and five touchdowns on 239 carries. Swift forced 45 missed tackles, and had 12 runs of 15 yards or more. Swift also caught 43 passes for 246 yards and a touchdown.

Chicago’s offensive line isn’t on the Eagles’ level just yet, which ostensibly puts Swift in a position where he’ll have to create more yards on his own. 578 of Swift’s rushing yards came after contact last season, but he also had 25 negative runs to his 21 explosive plays. That’s not to say that Swift is entirely a product of his line, but the Bears will hope for as many of these kinds of plays as possible.

Bears to sign D’Andre Swift to a 3-year, $24M deal in free agency

Former Eagles running back D’Andre Swift is among the ten highest paid running backs in the NFL after agreeing to a 3-year, $24 million deal with the Bears in free agency

The D’Andre Swift era in Philadelphia is over after one season, as the former Georgia Bulldogs star is expected to sign a three-year, $24 million deal with the Bears.

Swift ranked 5th in the NFL with a career-high 1,049 rushing yards (his first 1,000+ yard campaign), trailing only Christian McCaffrey (1,459), Derrick Henry (1,167), Kyren Williams (1,144), and James Cook (1,122).

He also logged 39 receptions for 214 yards and a touchdown.

Philadelphia only has Kenneth Gainwell under contract for 2024, while Swift gets $8 million a year to return to the NFC North division.

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