Should the Chicago Bears extend D’Andre Swift?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bears fans and fans across the country. D’Andre Swift is in the final year of the three-year, $24 million contract he signed with the Chicago Bears in 2024, and before last season, no […]
Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles has stated that a contract extension for running back D'Andre Swift is a possibility, following Swift's impressive performance in the 2025 season. Swift's guaranteed salary was fully paid out over the first two years of his three-year, $24 million contract signed in 2024. The Bears' general manager believes Swift's approach and development under the coaching staff have been exceptional, with both running backs coaches, Eric Bieniemy and Eric Studsville, playing a significant role.
Swift's cap hit is approximately $8.8 million for 2026, placing him among the top-paid running backs in the league. Poles hints that the decision to extend Swift will depend on the team's progress and future plans, indicating that the conversation will continue throughout the offseason before any final decision is made.
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