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Bears fans are confident the team is headed in the right direction

Ahead of their opening matchup against the Carolina Panthers, the Chicago Bears solidified their offensive backfield by finalizing a three-year contract extension with running back D'Andre Swift. 5 million in guaranteed money, keeping the primary rusher under team control through 2029.

The roster move takes place as head coach Ben Johnson initiates his second season at the helm in Chicago, with the organization looking forward after frequently orchestrating late-game comebacks during the prior campaign. Amid public pushback against claims that the squad might regress, the franchise has reinforced its core around Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams as the 2026 schedule begins.