Former Eagles 1,200-Yard Back Released — Begs for One More Shot in Philadelphia

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NFL rosters are always in flux when training camp approaches, but few moves make fans look twice like the latest headline out of Chicago. A name that Philadelphia knows well suddenly hit the open market—and almost instantly, calls for a reunion swelled on the East Coast.

The report slipped out quietly: a veteran running back was released after a grind-it-out year in a new uniform. A journey once defined by clutch bursts and a deep connection with the Philly community just took another sharp turn.

Only a few seasons ago, he was a heartbeat of Nick Sirianni’s offense in tough moments. D’Andre Swift—a Philadelphia native—brought speed, toughness, and a work ethic that felt unmistakably “Philly.” In 2023, he erupted for 1,263 scrimmage yards (1,049 rushing, 214 receiving) and 6 touchdowns, earning a Pro Bowl nod, highlighted by a 175-yard Monday night showcase against Minnesota.

“Philadelphia will always be home. I gave everything for this city, and I’d do it again. Give me the chance to finish what I started,” Swift wrote—his message racing across social media and igniting the hearts of Eagles fans.

Drafted by Detroit in the second round in 2020, Swift returned “home” via trade in 2023 and immediately meshed with the Eagles’ DNA: fast, physical, disciplined. He later departed in free agency, seeking a bigger role in a new system. But at his most recent stop, minor injuries and fierce competition kept him from finding the same rhythm.

Now, after eight uneven games in the Midwest, Swift is waiting on a fresh start—or better yet, the perfect ending back where he became a Pro Bowler.

The Eagles’ depth chart is loaded with playmakers, but plenty of analysts and fans are asking the same question: could a reunion be the timely piece for those grueling, late-season yards? The decision likely comes down to roster needs, the right price, and a front office willing to bet on the heart of a hometown son.

For Swift, the dream is simple: one more chance to run with the Eagles—and to finish the story at Lincoln Financial Field the way he always imagined.