JUST IN: The Top Four Players that are needed in Free Agents for Bears have signed On Day 2…
The Chicago Bears quickly came to terms with running back D’Andre Swift, marking the first move in the league on the opening day of NFL free agency.
With a total value of $24 million, the three-year agreement was the first of many running back contracts that were revealed on Monday. For running back truthers, this has been a nice thing to witness as the running back landscape has once again altered. These guys are now getting paid on multi-year agreements and for somewhat more money than they had been earning.
With Swift joining the Bears’ group of versatile running backs that also includes Roschon Johnson and Khalil Herbert, Chicago now has a potentially dangerous trio of all-around performers. You can be confident that the Bears will continue to concentrate on running the ball well, regardless of the quarterback.
There are still a ton of free agency alternatives available to the Bears on Day 2 of the authorized tampering period. Numerous names are available in critical need jobs.
Fans of the Bears would like seeing Ryan Poles target one or more defensive linemen. That’s one of the key things our team has to work on. And this defense has the makings of a formidable team, especially with the secondary and linebackers stocked up following Kevin Byard’s acquisition.
A number of well-known players are still available on the line, including Danielle Hunter and D.J. Reader. The official Hunter era came to an end when the Vikings signed defensive end Jonathan Greenard, and the Bears have continued to be associated with the former Viking. Meanwhile, Reader is available and one of the best run-stuffing defensive tackles in the league.
The Bears still have over $57 million in salary room to spend, which is the fourth highest in the NFL, according to Over the salary. Poles has a ton of options ahead of him and plenty of money to spend as things are just getting started.
Naturally, wide receiver signings would be highly anticipated by Bears supporters, with a larger splash probably occurring in the draft. Along with tight end, the offensive line could use some more depth. However, for the time being at least, this Bears group appears to be coming together and in good health, and there is still plenty of money available under the limit.