Report: D’Andre Swift leaves Eagles, signs 3-year deal with Chicago

The Eagles will have a new starting running back in 2024.

Per multiple reports, Pro Bowl RB D’Andre Swift is signing a three-year contract with the Chicago Bears worth $24M.

The #Bears are expected to sign former #Eagles starting RB D’Andre Swift as their new starting running back, per me and @MikeGarafolo.

He gets a 3-year, $24M deal that was negotiated by Trevon Smith of @AthletesFirst. pic.twitter.com/WH993kz6Oj

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2024

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The Eagles attempted to re-sign Swift before today’s legal tampering period, but he wanted to test his market first. In doing so, Swift got more than his projected market value at $8M/year.

Swift was acquired during last season’s NFL Draft and went on to have a career-year in Philadelphia:

D’Andre Swift’s 2023 season

• 229 rushing attempts (career-high)
• 1049 rushing yards (career-high)
• 4.6 yards/carry
• 39 receptions
• 214 receiving yards
• 6 total touchdowns

Often underutilized in Nick Sirianni’s system, Swift will now join an offense that may be led by consensus No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams.

For the Eagles, running back becomes a pressing need with Kenneth Gainwell the only back under contract. Philadelphia is reportedly interested in former Giants RB Saquon Barkley; we’ll update this story as it develops.

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The Eagles and Texans are expected to have strong interest in signing running back Saquon Barkley, per sources

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 11, 2024

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