D'andre Swift

Career StatsB+

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		89	4,775	38	4.5
2025		16	1,087	9	4.9
2024		17	959	6	3.8
2023		16

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Chicago Bears got a B Contract Value Index out of the D'Andre Swift signing because the guaranteed money matches the production tier. At $8M AAV over three years, Swift's deal reflects his B+ performance grade and his standing as a proven above-average starter who has now eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark twice in his career—production that validates the midrange investment. The 2025 season saw him appear in all 16 games and accumulate 299 receiving yards, cementing his role as a dual-threat weapon rather than a pure downhill runner, which justifies a slightly elevated salary for the position compared to replacement-level depth options. At 27 years old with six seasons under his belt, Swift sits in the prime earning window for a veteran back; the three-year term avoids long-term dead cap risk while preserving organizational flexibility should his production dip. The media narrative surrounding Swift has shifted decisively—he's now framed as the Bears' most underappreciated offensive weapon, a status bolstered by his public loyalty ("I don't want to play nowhere else") and the organizational confidence implied by recent draft-era positioning, all of which supports a value grade that rewards both his performance and the goodwill he's generated. However, the recent signings of backup running backs and persistent trade speculation create an undercurrent of institutional uncertainty that keeps this deal from climbing to a higher tier—Swift has proven his worth decisively, but he exists in a peculiar limbo where his loyalty and productivity haven't yet translated into unquestionable long-term security.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where D'andre's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

D'Andre Swift enters his sixth NFL season as one of the more intriguing backfield talents in the league, a former second-round pick who has battled durability concerns throughout his career. His current B+ grade reflects a player trending upward after back-to-back C+ seasons in 2023 and 2024. Swift is firmly in the RB2-with-RB1-upside conversation among Chicago's offensive weapons. His 4.87 yards per carry sits meaningfully above the NFL average of 4.11, signaling he remains an efficient ball-carrier when healthy. More impressive, his 67.9 rushing yards per game nearly matches the elite threshold of 72.0, putting him in rarefied company among the league's top backs. The rushing touchdown rate of 0.56 per game also exceeds the NFL average of 0.29, though it still trails elite finishers near 0.73, indicating red zone consistency remains an area for growth. Swift's trajectory from a B in 2025 is encouraging, especially given the Bears' continued investment in offensive infrastructure around Caleb Williams. If Swift can maintain his current yards-per-carry efficiency while improving goal-line production, a sustained A-range season is well within reach. Watch his usage in Chicago's play-action system — if the Bears commit to a run-first identity, Swift has the talent to emerge as a top-ten back.

How D'andre Compares at the Position

D'andre Swift ranks 14th of 175 graded running backs by performance. That slots D'andre between De'von Achane (A-) just ahead and Kenneth Walker III (B+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

D'Andre Swift enters 2026 as a competent, established backup-to-complementary back whose perception sits squarely in the solid contributor range. The Bears' reported interest in acquiring a replacement RB introduces uncertainty about his long-term role, though his stated preference to remain in Chicago and recent fantasy community enthusiasm for his upside in Ben Johnson's offense provide some counterbalance. Media coverage is neither damaging nor celebratory—Swift is viewed as a capable, reliable option rather than a focal point of the offense or a breakout candidate. His $8M annual salary reflects his status as a dependable depth piece rather than a franchise centerpiece, and the lack of Pro Bowl or All-Pro recognition limits his ceiling in fan perception. Overall, Swift occupies a pragmatic middle ground: respected for consistency and versatility, but not commanding the attention or optimism reserved for elite or emerging talent.