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Bears Extend D’Andre Swift Through 2029 With $33.75M Deal

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 3:03 AM UTC · How we work

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Swift Signs Extension

The Chicago Bears signed running back D'Andre Swift to a three-year, $33.75 million extension.
The deal guarantees $27.5 million and keeps Swift under contract through 2029.
Swift rushed for 1,087 yards and nine touchdowns last season, his second 1,000-yard year.
Head coach Ben Johnson, who coached Swift in Detroit, said he is primed for a big year.
Swift and seventh-round pick Kyle Monangai averaged over 140 rushing yards per game in 2025.

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Odunze Ready

Rome Odunze says he feels ready for the season-opener despite a calf strain.
Head coach Ben Johnson said the team will monitor Odunze’s health before confirming status.
Odunze missed Monday and Tuesday practice after pulling his calf on Sept. 3, returning limited Thursday.
Safety Xavier Woods returned limited and is also listed questionable for Sunday.
Offensive coordinator Press Taylor called Odunze quarterback Caleb Williams’ most trusted target since the 2024 draft.

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Bears Kickoff

Bears open 2026 season Sunday at Bank of America Stadium against the Carolina Panthers.
The noon FOX broadcast will feature former No. 1 picks Caleb Williams and Bryce Young.
Panthers obtained Bryce Young by trading the 2024 No. 1 slot, which Chicago used on Williams.
Carolina added Jaelan Phillips and linebacker Devin Lloyd to its pass rush, keeping Derrick Brown.

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Swift Signs Extension

The Chicago Bears signed running back D'Andre Swift to a three-year, $33.75 million extension.
The deal guarantees $27.5 million and keeps Swift under contract through 2029.
Swift rushed for 1,087 yards and nine touchdowns last season, his second 1,000-yard year.
Head coach Ben Johnson, who coached Swift in Detroit, said he is primed for a big year.
Swift and seventh-round pick Kyle Monangai averaged over 140 rushing yards per game in 2025.

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