Follow usThe Chicago Bears are giving RB D’Andre Swift a 3-year, 24.5 million dollar contract, featuring almost 15.5 million guaranteed, agent Trevon Smith shared with the media today.
David Montgomery was drafted by the Bears.
D’Andre Swift was drafted by the Lions.And now, they’ve swapped teams.
Which player would you rather have in your backfield? pic.twitter.com/5fjpriT4Zb
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) March 11, 2024
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired D’Andre from the Detroit Lions in the past offseason for a 2025 4th-round selection and an exchange of 7-th round selections, marking a return home for the Philly born player. The running back went on to set career highs in rushing attempts (229) and yards (1,049) and made played at his 1st Pro Bowl.
Swift appeared in 16 regular-campaign matches – his best in the NFL since he was drafted.
D’Andre was 1 of just 6 RBs with at least 1,000 rushing yards and 35 receptions despite playing alongside A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.
A 2nd-round selection out of Georgia, he has 2,729 rushing yards and 23 TDs in his 4 campaigns in the National Football League.
RB D’Andre Swift to the #Bears.
Decisive with the ball. Downhill speed. Vision to find daylight. And the pass catching ability elevates the Chicago backfield. pic.twitter.com/j317pUo2pt
— Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) March 11, 2024
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