Eagles to lose RB D'Andre Swift to Bears in NFL free agency

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to lose running back D'Andre Swift to the Chicago Bears. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported at noon ET that the Bears were "expected to make a major push" to land Swift in free agency. And they reportedly did. Just 13 minutes later, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported a deal between Swift […]

Kelsey Kramer — College Football & NFL Trending News Writer

Mar 11, 2024 12:29 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift walks out of the tunnel for warm-ups against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. — Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to lose running back D'Andre Swift to the Chicago Bears.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported at noon ET that the Bears were "expected to make a major push" to land Swift in free agency.

And they reportedly did.

Bears are expected to make a major push to land Eagles free-agent RB D’Andre Swift, per sources. He is expected to be a primary Chicago target with free agency now open.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024

Just 13 minutes later, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported a deal between Swift and the Bears was done.

The #Bears have agreed to terms with RB D’Andre Swift on a three-year, $24 million deal, sources tell me and @RapSheet.

After a career year with the #Eagles, Swift heads to Chicago to be a big piece in Shane Waldron’s offense. Deal negotiated by his agent Trevon Smith. pic.twitter.com/mawmj7yf5e
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 11, 2024

Swift landed himself a three-year, $24 million deal with the Bears, which is a bit more than what the experts at A to Z Sports originally predicted.

Per A to Z Sports' contract experts, Swift was projected to look for a four-year deal worth at least $22.0 million with $12.5M guaranteed.

The Eagles acquired Swift in a trade with the Detroit Lions ahead of the 2023 season.

He ended up being the Eagles' bell-cow in their backfield and ended the year producing a career-high 1,263 yards on 268 touches and five touchdowns. It was the first time Swift logged a 1,000-yard season and a Pro Bowl nod.

It would have made sense for the Eagles to have re-signed Swift, but he found a better deal elsewhere.