Bears get inspiring news in D’Andre Swift’s latest injury update

The Chicago Bears welcomed positive news this week regarding the condition of running back D’Andre Swift, per a report by Brad Biggs of The Chicago Tribune. Head coach Ben Johnson revealed that Swift is still experiencing the aftermath of a Monday night football game but is expected to join practice sessions on Friday prior to the team's Sunday matchup against the New York Jets.

Following a knee injury sustained against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, Swift managed to carry the ball 20 times for 84 yards during that game. The Bears, currently standing at 2-1 for the season, have already recorded 253 rushing yards on 54 carries and 3 touchdowns from Swift. The team recently secured Swift's services with a $33.75 million contract extension before Week 1.

Meanwhile, quarterback Caleb Williams is sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings and will also miss the upcoming game against the Jets. The Bears face challenges navigating these injuries, particularly with Williams' absence for the Jets game. Swift previously played for the Eagles and Detroit Lions, being a second-round pick of the Lions in the 2020 NFL Draft.

He joined the Eagles in 2023 and secured his first Pro Bowl selection with them. The Bears acquired Swift this past offseason, and they are set to face the Jets at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday at 12:00 pm CST/1:00 pm EST, followed by a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 11th at the same time.