Chicago Bears: RB D’Andre Swift on the hot seat after latest move
In January, NFL insider Tony Pauline of Essentially Sports reported that the Chicago Bears are expected to make a move to land Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency.
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Bears running back D’Andre Swift has one year remaining on his contract, and general manager Ryan Poles could opt out of the veteran’s contract, paving the way for the team to add a better receiver for the backfield.
Swift had good production in 2025, rushing for 1,087 yards and nine touchdowns. But the future at running back belongs to Kyle Monangai, rushing for 783 yards and five touchdowns in his rookie season.
On Wednesday night, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reported that the Bears are set to hire former Miami Dolphins running backs coach Eric Studesville.
Studesville has an impressive resume working with running backs, recently improving the skillset of 2023 third-round pick De’Von Achane.
Achane rushed for 1,350 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025, earning his first Pro Bowl nomination. He was the second-leading receiver on the Dolphins with 488 yards and four touchdowns.
Studesville is the perfect coach for Johnson to bring in if he wants to add a better pass catcher for the backfield.
Remember, Johnson had Jahmyr Gibbs when he was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, allowing Jared Goff to have another elite target to take the pressure off his star receivers and tight ends.
The Chicago Bears need flexibility in the red zone
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The Bears need a better running back for goal line situations. Chicago had trouble near the red zone for most of the season, and it crushed the offense’s momentum in terms of a 20-17 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round.
Quarterback Caleb Williams needed a running back who was more lethal in the passing game near the end zone.
Last year, Studesville explained his philosophy during Dolphisn OTAs. He designs roles based on what a running back shows they’re capable of doing. He coaches each player like they’re going to be the starter on Sundays.
“I think there’s two ways to kind of look at that,” Studesville said, via the Miami Herald. “One, I think each guy makes his own role on the team. I don’t think we predetermined that.
“I think you gotta expose them to everything and see what they can do and let them develop into the role that they clearly take and establish on their own through what they do.”
Swift showed he was a capable back during his bounce-back season with Chicago in 2025. Still, the Bears need to think about shaking the room up with a more than capable assistant coach.
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