Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift has been traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for draft pick compensation. The 24-year-old back was rumored to be on the trade block after Detroit picked Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 12 overall pick. Swift lands in a crowded backfield with Rashaad Penny and Kenneth Gainwell, but he's the highest-regarded back among the group. Gainwell has struggled to earn touches and Penny has struggled to stay healthy, so Swift could be a value in ...

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift has been one of the most efficient receivers at the position since he was selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. However, the former Georgia Bulldog has struggled to stay healthy -- and the team has been hesitant to give him a ton of touches on a weekly basis.The franchise picked Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th overall pick, who is known for his receiving skills out of the backfield. That said, Swift's time in Detroit feels ...

The Detroit Lions are receiving trade calls on running back D'Andre Swift, whose representatives have been in contact with the team about potentially moving to a new team, according to sources. The Lions took talented Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs at No. 12 overall in the first round of Thursday night's NFL draft, and now Swift appears poised to leave Detroit. Although Gibbs has a ton of talent, it was surprising to see Detroit pull the trigger on him at 12 overall, considering they still ...

The Lions selected Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 12 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The 21-year-old appeared in 12 games for the Crimson Tide last season, running for 926 yards and seven touchdowns off 151 carries while adding 44 catches for 444 yards and three more scores. It's obvious he has more than enough talent to be successful at the professional level. However, the Lions have D'Andre Swift and David Montgomery on the depth chart, leaving Gibbs with little room to make an ...

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift has been an efficient and explosive weapon since entering the league in 2020, but he's struggled to stay healthy and command a large workload on a weekly basis.In 2022, Jamaal Williams rushed for over 1,000 yards and 17 touchdowns sharing a backfield with Swift, meaning Swift's touchdown upside was limited with Williams in the short-yardage role. This offseason, Detroit signed former Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery to seemingly take on ...

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift has been a fascinating fantasy asset through his first three NFL seasons, but he's becoming more frustrating than fascinating as he approaches his age-24 season.Swift has been efficient and explosive as a rusher and receiver, but injury woes, workload discrepancies, and lack of red zone/goal line work have hurt his overall fantasy profile, production, and value. The Lions boasted a top-five offensive attack in 2022 and are expected to be a top-notch unit ...

D'Andre Swift has averaged 4.6 yards per attempt and made plenty of big plays in his three-year career. But every season, he has missed at least three games with an injury. Last season, he had the fewest carries yet.This coming season will be the final year on his contract. The Lions have expressed interest in bringing back Jamaal Williams, who led the team in carries and led the league in touchdowns.What will be Swift's role next season? Will he have a limited role as the Lions consider moving ...

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift battled injuries throughout this past season. The 24-year-old finished with a career-low 99 carries for 542 yards and five touchdowns in 14 games. Often times, Swift took a backseat to Jamaal Williams who finished with a league-high 17 rushing touchdowns on 1,066 rushing yards. It sounds like the organization wants to bring back Williams, which could be bad news for Swift. Head coach Dan Campbell has already alluded to limiting the workload on Swift. ...

The Athletic's Colton Pouncy isn't sure there's a future between the Detroit Lions and running back D'Andre Swift, whose rookie contract will be up after the 2023 season. Swift has an extensive injury history, and he'll likely demand too much money to return beyond next season. The Lions have a good thing going at the position, but Jamaal Williams will become a free agent next month. It's expected that Williams will return after scoring a league-high 17 rushing touchdowns on 1,066 rushing ...

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) played most of the 2022 season with ankle and shoulder injuries, but he said he won't need offseason surgery. He plans to meet with "a couple doctors" about his injuries, but he assumes he will return to full health with rest this offseason. Swift suffered a high-ankle sprain in the season opener and then separated his left shoulder two weeks later, which made him a frustrating fantasy commodity for most of the year. He averaged a ...