3 Disappointments From Bears’ Thrilling Comeback Week 1 Win
By Jovan Alford
2. D’Andre Swift
One of the first moves the Bears made in free agency was upgrading their backfield with the signing of D’Andre Swift.
The 25-year-old running back was signed to a three-year, $24 million contract after a stellar 2023 season with the Philadelphia Eagles. Last season with the Eagles, Swift rushed for 1,049 yards and five touchdowns on 229 carries. He also had 39 receptions (49 targets) for 214 yards and a touchdown.
Bears fans hope Swift can replicate those stats in his first season in the Windy City. However, the former Eagles running back got off to a terrible start on Sunday, which was a microcosm of the Bears’ offensive woes.
The 5-foot-9 running back had a team-leading 30 yards on 10 carries (3.0 yards per carry) and one target in the passing game.
It wasn’t a great showing by Swift or the Bears’ offensive line as he struggled to do much of anything running behind the right side of the line (three carries for zero yards).
For the Bears to be a threat in the NFC North this season, the offensive line needs to help out Swift so he can create explosive plays in the rushing game. Nonetheless, it will not get easier for Swift as he’ll see the Houston Texans on Sunday night football next week.