D'Andre Swift signs 3-year, $33.75M extension with Bears
By FF Beacon
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D'Andre Swift extension locks him in as the Bears' featured back
RB D'Andre Swift and the Chicago Bears have agreed to a 3-year, $33.75 million extension that includes $27.5 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. This is Swift's third NFL contract.
The dollar figures here matter for fantasy purposes. $27.5 million in guarantees signals the Bears are committed to Swift as their primary backfield option. Teams do not hand that kind of security to a committee piece.
What this means for your roster
Swift's extension removes the near-term uncertainty that comes with a player entering a contract year. In redraft leagues, he is a firmer starter. In dynasty, the long-term commitment adds real stability to his value.
If you were on the fence about trading him, this contract shifts the calculus. The Bears just told you who their guy is.