The NFL's regular season is over, which for most teams, means it's time to start figuring out plans for the offseason.
NFL free agency is a huge part of the process, and along with the NFL Draft, it has everyone preparing for what should be a very active couple of months.
We've officially come up with our own contract projections for the NFL's top free agents that include context behind each player's 2023 season, the likelihood of a franchise tag, the projection itself, and the first-year cap hit for a team that's “all-in” and is needing to reduce that first-year hit in order to maximize their cap dollars.
So, without further ado, let's check out the projection for Philadelphia Eagles running back, D'Andre Swift.
D'Andre Swift 2024 Contract Projection
It took Swift four years and a trade, but he finally put it all together for a full season of production. Swift ranked fifth in the NFL in rushing yards (1,049) and top-10 in yards per carry (4.6). Running behind a top offensive line helped bolster those marks as his advanced stats looked less rosy.
For instance, his 2.42 yards after contact per attempt was 35th out of 38 qualifying backs and his 18.78% missed tackle forced rate was 28th out of 61 running backs with at least 75 carries. Swift is clearly a starting running back in the NFL who can contribute both on the ground and as a receiver (149 catches in the last three years). But he will have to contend with the idea of “replacement level” at his position which will diminish his market, overall.
- Franchise Tag Likelihood: Low
- Projected Contract: 4 years, $22.0 million, $5.5M APY, $12.5M GTD
- Year One Cap Hit: $4.2 million
Be sure to check back in and around the site for more projections, as we will add more in the coming days and weeks.
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