Ben Johnson Calls Out 'Egregious' Error from Bears RB D'Andre Swift
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson called out the "egregious" fumble from running back D'Andre Swift in Week 4.
The Chicago Bears secured a 23-12 victory over the New York Jets in Week 4, boosting their season record to an impressive 3-1. Rushing plays dominated the Bears' offense, with a total of 232 yards compared to the Jets' 59. Rookie running back D Andre Swift started the 2026 season as the clear No. 1 option for the Bears. However, a costly fumble in the third quarter of Sunday's game forced Swift to relinquish the majority of offensive snaps to Kyle Monangai and Roschon Johnson.
Monangai seized the opportunity, rushing for 146 yards and two touchdowns on an astounding 30 carries. In response to the fumble, Bears head coach Ben Johnson expressed his disapproval, stating that such a mistake cannot be tolerated. Despite the incident, Johnson expressed confidence in Swift's ability to recover and continue contributing to the team.
Monangai's stellar performance has ignited speculation about who will be the Bears' designated No. 1 running back moving forward. Johnson confirmed on Tuesday that the team will determine the running back role throughout the week of practice. The Bears aim to maintain their winning momentum as they prepare for their Week 5 clash against their division rivals, the Green Bay Packers.
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