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Bears Announce Roster Move After D'Andre Swift News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nate Lunak | Last updated Nov 1, 2025 2:28 PM ET

D'Andre Swift and the Chicago Bears fell to 4-3 after a 30-16 Week 8 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Swift had a solid game, though, rushing for 45 yards and one touchdown while pulling in two receptions for 26 yards.

The Bears have an opportunity to bounce back, though, going up against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9. The Bengals' defense has struggled to stop the run all season, ranking 32nd in rushing yards per game allowed ( 151.9).

With 464 rushing yards and four touchdowns under his belt this season, Swift had an opportunity for a big game against Cincinnati, potentially exploiting a big weakness.

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4).Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images

However, on Friday, the Bears ruled Swift out with a groin injury. He was listed as a non-participant in all three practices, and this will be his first missed game of the year.

Due to Swift not playing, the Bears announced on Saturday they elevated running back Brittain Brown from the practice squad.

"The #Bears have elevated RB Brittain Brown from the Practice Squad for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals," the team wrote via an X post.

The #Bears have elevated RB Brittain Brown from the Practice Squad for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

LB Amen Ogbongbemiga (Knee) has been downgraded to OUT and remains on Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return.
— Bears Communications (@BearsPR) November 1, 2025

Brown, a 2022 seventh-round pick of the Las Vegas Raiders, has not appeared in a regular-season game since his rookie season.

However, he appeared in two preseason games for the Bears. He rushed the ball 29 times for 100 yards and one touchdown. Brown also hauled in two receptions for seven yards.

With Roschon Johnson also ruled out with a back injury, Kyle Monangai, Travis Homer and Brown are the three running backs set to suit up against the Bengals.

Much of the rushing duties will likely fall on Monangai, who has the second-most carries (42) and rushing yards (186) on the teams this season.

Kickoff is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Paycor Stadium, airing on CBS.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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