Bears, RB D'Andre Swift agree to contract extension

The Chicago Bears and RB D'Andre Swift have agreed to a three-year contract extension. This new deal provides Swift with guaranteed money beyond the current year, which was originally set to expire after the 2026 season. By securing this agreement days before their Week 1 game against the Carolina Panthers, the Bears aim to hedge against the increasing market costs for running backs, following recent top-of-the-market extensions signed by Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and Jonathan Taylor.