Bears Bring in Four RBs as Swift recovers, trade for Tryon-Shoyinka

The Chicago Bears brought in four running backs for workouts on Tuesday as they seek depth behind injured starter DAndre Swift and navigate a busy trade-deadline week that included acquiring edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka. The moves come after a 47-42 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday in which Chicago’s offense shone but defensive and special teams lapses exposed roster vulnerabilities.

The running backs who visited the facility were Israel Abanikanda, Raheem Blackshear, Montrell Johnson Jr. and ShunDerrick Powell. The visits signal the front office is proactively evaluating short-term replacements and depth options while Swift, who missed multiple practices with a groin issue, recovers. Swift, a second-round pick in 2020, has been a dual-threat back throughout his career and this season has 464 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns on 100 carries, plus 192 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown on 18 catches, putting him on pace for a career-high scrimmage total if he stays healthy.

Swift’s absence and additional injuries — including time missed by Roschon Johnson with a back issue — forced rookie Kyle Monangai into a featured role against Cincinnati....