D'Andre Swift wants to stay with the Chicago Bears. Will the Bears keep the veteran back at $8.8m?

Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast · Feb 17, 2026 · 50m

0:00 Swift and the Bears

8:30 Matt Bowen

15:00 Daniel Jeremiah

34:00 Derek Carr

35:30 Brockermeyer redraft

D’Andre Swift says he wants to stay in Chicago — and with an $8.8 million cap hit next season, his production more than matches the value for the NFL’s 12th‑leading rusher. But will the Bears keep their veteran running back, or look for a cheaper option to pair with rookie Kyle Monangai?

We also break down Matt Bowen’s list of the best fits for the NFL’s top 50 free agents, plus Daniel Jeremiah’s second mock draft. Who does he have the Bears targeting with the 25th pick?

All that and…