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Bears reward D'Andre Swift ahead of Week 1 with three-year extension

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What D'Andre Swift's Extension Means for the Next Bears Waiting in Line

The D'Andre Swift contract extension reportedly agreed to Friday wraps up the essential pressing Bears player contract issues GM Ryan Poles must deal with for this salary cap year.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 11

Why Bears’ Caleb Williams still gives Ben Johnson goosebumps

One of the biggest reasons head coach Ben Johnson took the Chicago Bears job was the presence of Caleb Williams. He needed a quarterback capable of running his scheme.

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The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

D'Andre Swift News / Field Level Media / September 11

Reports: Bears, RB D’Andre Swift agree to 3-year, $33.75M extension

The Chicago Bears and running back D'Andre Swift agreed to a three-year extension worth $33.75 million, according to reports on Friday. Swift will reportedly receive $27.5 million in guaranteed money and will be under contract through the 2029 season.

Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

Bears sign Pro Bowl player to contract extension

The Chicago Bears are locking down a key member of their offense on the eve of the start of their season. The Bears have agreed to a three-year contract extension with running back D’Andre Swift, according to multiple reports.

Chicago Bears News / TWSN / September 11

D’Andre Swift Extension Sends Clear Message About Chicago Bears Offense

Right ahead of the 2026 NFL season getting underway, the Chicago Bears went on to secure a key player on their offense. The Bears announced they have reached an extension with running back D’Andre Swift for three years, $33.75 million with $27.5 million guaranteed.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

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D’Andre Swift, Bears agree to $33.75 million contract extension before Week 1

Before the Chicago Bears face off against the Carolina Panthers to open the season, they made sure to get some business done with their RB1. The Bears and D’Andre Swift have come together on a contract extension before Week 1, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 11

D'Andre Swift Signs 3-Year Extension with Bears After Career Year

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has locked in another key member of head coach Ben Johnson's offense. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the Chicago Bears and running back D'Andrew Swift have agreed to terms on a three-year, $33.75 million contract extension.

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 11

Bears reward one of their top offensive weapons in a big way to cross off one final box before the start of the regular season

The Chicago Bears have agreed to a new three-year extension with RB D’Andre Swift ahead of the first game of the regular season. The Chicago Bears crossed one last box off the checklist before the start of the regular season, signing running back D’Andre Swift to a long-term extension that keeps him in Chicago through the 2029 season.

Chicago Bears News / HITC / September 11

Chicago Bears make major move to secure key star through 2029 with $33.75 million deal

The Chicago Bears have made a major commitment to running back D’Andre Swift, agreeing to a three-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through 2029.

Ozzy Trapilo News / ChiCitySports / September 11

Chicago Bears’ Ozzy Trapilo inching closer to full injury return

Making the Chicago Bears 53-man roster out of training camp was already once feat of strength. But by actually making his full return, left tackle Ozzy Trapilo will have seriously defied the odds.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 11

Chicago Bears sign D’Andre Swift to $33.75 million contract extension

When fans and pundits talk about the Chicago Bears offense, the focus has been on quarterback Caleb Williams and the passing game. But Chicago’s rushing attack can’t be underrated, as they finished 2025 ranked third, averaging 144.5 yards per game on the ground.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / September 11

Bears Extend RB D’Andre Swift to 3-Year Deal

The Chicago Bears and RB D’Andre Swift have extended their time together. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the Bears and Swift have agreed to a three-year extension worth $33.75 million.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / September 11

Bears reward D'Andre Swift ahead of Week 1 with three-year extension

Just days before the Chicago Bears kick off their season, D’Andre Swift has another reason to be extra motivated for the season opener.

Caleb Williams sends strong message after big Chicago Bears news

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Rome Odunze News / ChiCitySports / September 11

Chicago Bears’ Rome Odunze questions final injury report

The Chicago Bears had good news on Thursday when wide receiver Rome Odunze returned to practice after missing earlier in the week due to a calf injury.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11

Bears Signing RB D’Andre Swift To Three-Year, $33.75M Extension

According to Adam Schefter. the Bears and RB D’Andre Swift agreed to terms on a three-year, $33.75 million extension on Friday. Schefter notes that Swift’s

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / September 11

Bears To Extend RB D’Andre Swift

The Bears and running back D’Andre Swift have agreed to a three-year, $33.75MM contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The deal includes $27.5MM in guaranteed money.

Cole Kmet News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 11

Cole Kmet Has Two-Word Goal for the 2026 Bears in Letter to Fans

It's hard to find a better story of success within the Chicago Bears than Cole Kmet. After growing up as a die-hard Chicago Bears fan, Kmet was selected by the Bears in Round 2 of the 2020 NFL draft, then signed a four-year, $50 million contract extension in 2023.