D’Andre Swift likely safe, but Bears eyeing backfield help
by Bruno Mulé | Bears Correspondent | Tue, Feb 25th 4:44pm EST
The Bears are not expected to cut D’Andre Swift this offseason, though the team could look to bolster its running back room, per insider reports. Swift, locked in for $8 million in 2025 with most of it guaranteed, underwhelmed in 2024 relative to his three-year, $24 million deal signed last spring. Chicago’s offense struggled broadly, which may have hindered him more than his own play, but new HC Ben Johnson’s arrival should lift the scheme. Still, with ample draft picks and cap room, the Bears might add a new face—or at least competition—to the backfield, leaving Swift’s role in flux.
Fantasy Impact:
Swift’s 2024 was a letdown for fantasy managers, and his grip on the Bears’ lead-back job looks shaky if upgrades arrive. Johnson’s system could spark the run game, but a new addition might cap Swift at a committee role rather than a workhorse gig. His $8 million tag keeps him rostered, yet fantasy value hinges on how much Chicago invests elsewhere. For now, he’s a mid-to-late round pick with RB2 potential—temper expectations unless he holds off challengers. Keep an eye on draft and free agency moves for clarity.
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