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Sources: Bears, RB Swift agree to 3-year, $33.75M extension

Packers and Bears lock in marquee offensive stars with early multi‑year extensions as the 2026 NFL season kicks off.

By · Published September 12, 2026  16:29 UTC · Updated September 15, 2026  01:33 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 14 distinct news outlets with 25 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 23.
  • Primary Driver: Packers and Bears lock in marquee offensive stars with early multi‑year extensions as the 2026 NFL season kicks off.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears have each secured contract extensions for key offensive players ahead of the 2026 season. Both teams moved early, concluding negotiations before preseason practices began, a rarity in a market where contract talks often linger into August. These deals underscore a proactive approach to retain core talent. Green Bay extended tight end Tucker Kraft on a four‑year, $75 million contract, a figure that Yahoo Sports reports makes him the highest‑paid tight end in the league.

NFL Network noted the agreement arrived just before Week 1, and the New York Times, ESPN and NFL.com confirm the four‑year term and total value. Chicago, meanwhile, signed running back D’Andre Swift to a three‑year, $33.75 million extension that includes $27.5 million guaranteed, according to the Chicago Tribune, CBS Sports, NBC Sports and ESPN. Coverage varies; some outlets stress the magnitude of the Bears’ contract, others focus on the guaranteed portion of the deal. These disparities leave the exact payout schedule and any performance bonuses unconfirmed.

Analysts will watch how the deals affect each franchise’s salary‑cap posture and whether early-season performance by Kraft and Swift prompts additional roster moves. NFL.com’s preseason coverage suggests the extensions could set a precedent for other clubs to lock in key contributors before training camp, making cap allocation and future negotiations a focal point in the weeks ahead.

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What are the main terms of Tucker Kraft's extension?

He signed a four‑year contract worth $75 million, making him the highest‑paid tight end, according to Yahoo Sports and confirmed by NFL.com, ESPN and the New York Times.

How much guaranteed money is included in D’Andre Swift’s deal?

The three‑year, $33.75 million extension includes $27.5 million guaranteed, as reported by the Chicago Tribune, CBS Sports, NBC Sports and ESPN.

When were the two extensions announced?

The Bears announced Swift’s extension on September 11, 2026, while the Packers announced Kraft’s extension on September 12, 2026, just before Week 1.

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