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

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.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 11
D'Andre Swift Signs 3-Year Extension with Bears After Career Year

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.

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

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

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.

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

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Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / September 11
Bears reward D'Andre Swift ahead of Week 1 with three-year extension

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.

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

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.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11
Bears Signing RB D’Andre Swift To Three-Year, $33.75M Extension

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

Cole Kmet News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 11
Cole Kmet Has Two-Word Goal for the 2026 Bears in Letter to Fans

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.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 11
Rome Odunze gets the yellow light for Sunday and Ben Johnson’s latest comments don’t ease concerns about his injury situation

Rome Odunze gets the yellow light for Sunday and Ben Johnson’s latest comments don’t ease concerns about his injury situation

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is still a question mark going into Week 1 after dealing with a foot injury but how much the Bears use him on Sunday will be something to watch.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 11
4 Chicago Bears Rookies Set to Be Thrown Into the Fire Vs. Panthers in Week 1

4 Chicago Bears Rookies Set to Be Thrown Into the Fire Vs. Panthers in Week 1

When the Chicago Bears take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 1, there will be at least a handful of rookies playing significant roles during their respective NFL debuts.

Aaron Rodgers News / ChiCitySports / September 11
Aaron Rodgers has strong words for Chicago Bears fans

Aaron Rodgers has strong words for Chicago Bears fans

Aaron Rodgers have shown throughout his legendary NFL career that he is not shy to speak his mind. He recently had some strong words for Chicago Bears fans.

Zavion Thomas News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 11
Rookie Zavion Thomas Has Different Idea About Fastest Bears Player

Rookie Zavion Thomas Has Different Idea About Fastest Bears Player

Although it's been generally accepted rookie Zavion Thomas is the fastest Bears player based on a 4.28-second 40-yard dash time, he deflected this title to someone else.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 11
Lessons for the Bears After LA's 'Aussie, Aussie, Aussie' Defeat

Lessons for the Bears After LA's 'Aussie, Aussie, Aussie' Defeat

If you're one of those who quit their subscription to Netflix because there isn't anything worth watching on it anymore, it turns out you were right. Even the Rams weren't worth watching.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 11
Chicago Bears left tackle’s immediate reaction to landing starting nod

Chicago Bears left tackle’s immediate reaction to landing starting nod

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson knows how important protecting quarterback Caleb Williams’ blindside is. The franchise had a competition featuring upwards of four contenders throughout training camp for the starting nod.

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Chicago Bears News / Viral Sports News / September 11
Bears Acquire 26-Year-Old Defender Days Before Week 1

Bears Acquire 26-Year-Old Defender Days Before Week 1

The Chicago Bears added a familiar face to their practice squad this week, signing 26-year-old defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. days before their 2026 season opener, via the NFL transaction log.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 11
Ben Johnson addresses Caleb Williams trade before Bears-Panthers

Ben Johnson addresses Caleb Williams trade before Bears-Panthers

The Chicago Bears dominated NFL headlines ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. They traded the No. 1 overall pick to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for the ninth overall selection, wide receiver D.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 11
Drew Brees' Simple Advice Could Put Caleb Williams on MVP Track in 2026

Drew Brees' Simple Advice Could Put Caleb Williams on MVP Track in 2026

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' breakout season in 2025 was fun to watch, but he still has a long way to go to live up to his lofty pre-draft expectations.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 11
Bears have one overlooked defender who could quietly make a huge difference against the Panthers in Week 1

Bears have one overlooked defender who could quietly make a huge difference against the Panthers in Week 1

Chicago Bears veteran safety Xavier Woods isn’t getting as much attention compared to other defenders on his team going into Week 1, but he will be playing a critical role against his former team.

Chicago Bears News / Viral Sports News / September 11
Chicago Bears Terminate Contract of 23-Year-Old Defender

Chicago Bears Terminate Contract of 23-Year-Old Defender

The Chicago Bears have terminated the contract of 23-year-old defensive back Marlen Sewell, releasing the Vanderbilt product from the practice squad with an injury settlement, via the NFL transaction log.

Marlen Sewell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 10

Bears Release S Marlen Sewell With Injury Settlement

Per Brad Biggs, the Bears released S Marlen Sewell from the practice squad with an injury settlement. Sewell, 23, was a three-star recruit and the 196th-ranked cornerback in the 2021 recruiting class out of Birmingham, Alabama.

Caleb Williams News / Athlon Sports / September 9
Bears QB Caleb Williams Makes Personal Admission About Chicago

Bears QB Caleb Williams Makes Personal Admission About Chicago

NFL quarterback Caleb Williams is now thriving with the Chicago Bears. Last season, he recorded 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns to help the team finish with an 11-6 record and top the NFC North division.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / September 8
Bears Name Braxton Jones Starting LT; Ozzy Trapilo Not Ready To Return

Bears Name Braxton Jones Starting LT; Ozzy Trapilo Not Ready To Return

As the Bears prepare for a weekend trip to Carolina to open the season, they are doing so with plans for Braxton Jones to start at left tackle, per ESPN’s Courtney Cronin.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / September 8
Bears optimistic about WR Rome Odunze (foot), CB Kyler Gordon (calf)

Bears optimistic about WR Rome Odunze (foot), CB Kyler Gordon (calf)

The Chicago Bears are optimistic about wide receiver Rome Odunze's availability for Sunday's season opener. Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters Tuesday that Odunze is "more day-to-day right now" with a foot injury sustained in practice last Thursday.

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