Chicago Bears sign former Dolphins running back

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Chicago Bears sign former Dolphins running back

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated May 20, 2026 10:30 PM ET

The Chicago Bears added some depth at running back on Wednesday, boosting the position before OTAs start next week.

The Bears have a solid one-two punch with D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai. Swift ran for 1,087 yards and nine touchdowns last season. He added 299 receiving yards and a touchdown in the passing game. Monangai added 783 yards and five touchdowns in his rookie year.

But the room could use some competition for Roschon Johnson, Brittain Brown, Deion Hankins, and Coleman Bennett.

Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Bears signed running back Salvon Ahmed, coming off an ankle injury in 2025.

“Sources: The Bears are signing former Dolphins and Colts RB Salvon Ahmed,“ Schultz posted on X. “Ahmed suffered a serious and gruesome ankle injury on a hip-drop tackle during practice last year and has worked hard to get back. He now gets this opportunity in Chicago.”

Chicago Bears adding Salvon Ahmed

Aug 15, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed (26) talks to reporters after joint practice with the Washington Commanders at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Ahmed, a five-foot-11, 197-pound athlete from Kirkland, Washington, played three seasons with the Washington Huskies before joining the San Francisco 49ers in 2020 as an undrafted free agent. He’s spent time with the Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, and Indianapolis Colts.

Ahmed has played in 38 games and started four games. He’s rushed for 593 yards and five touchdowns in his career. He’s added 274 yards and one touchdown in the passing game.

His best season came in 2020, when he rushed for 319 yards and three touchdowns.

In 2023, Ahmed rushed for 61 yards and one touchdown on 22 carries.

Ahmed will get another chance to play in the NFL during his time with the Bears. He faces an uphill battle to make the 53-man roster in training camp.

In addition to running back, the Bears have been scouting potential help at the cornerback position before next week.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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