Swain was a sixth-round pick of the Seahawks back in 2020 and caught 38 passes for 502 yards and six touchdowns in his two seasons with the team. He spent time with the Broncos and Dolphins in 2022 and spent most of last season on the Dolphins’ practice squad. Swain didn’t play a regular-season snap in 2023 and has appeared in just four regular-season games over the last two years. He’ll have to battle for a spot on the Bears’ 53-man roster this offseason. In addition to Swain, the Bears also signed tight end Tommy Sweeney

Swain has experience with Russell Wilson. This is a major sign that the injuries for Courtland Sutton (hamstring) and Kendall Hinton (hamstring) aren't trending in the right direction. Swain was active for the Dolphins in Week 14 and played seven snaps. He caught 25 balls for 343 yards and four touchdowns with Russ in Seattle in 2021. 

More importantly, the elevation likely spells the absence of River Cracraft, who is listed as doubtful with a calf injury. Expectations should be held in check considering Jaylen Waddle was cleared to play, leaving Cracraft likely jockeying with Cedrick Wilson for snaps behind Trent Sherfield.

Swain flashed some potential as the Seahawks' third receiver last year, scoring four times on 25 receptions. However, he struggled throughout training camp this year, so Seattle moved on from him to free up space for younger receivers. Once he is familiar with Miami's scheme, Swain could be brought up to the Dolphins' active roster.