"In addition to his ball-hawking skills, Kevin Byard III provided the Chicago Bears with invaluable leadership, often placing him at the center of pre-game huddles as the team rattled off 11 wins en route to an NFC North title and a playoff victory against the Green Bay Packers. The veteran safety is on an expiring contract. So if 2025 was Byard's final season in Chicago, he'll be missed by Bears fans."
"Chicago's defense was more opportunistic than good this season, ranking first in the league with 23 interceptions as a unit, with Byard leading the charge. Byard's league-best seven picks not only earned him a trip to Santa Clara for the Pro Bowl Games, but also a spot on the AP First-Team All-Pro list this season. He also logged 93 tackles, and his 74.2 overall grade at PFF ranked 20th among all qualified defenders at the position."
Kevin Byard III combined ball-hawking and leadership to anchor the Chicago Bears' defense during their 11-win season and NFC North title. He led the NFL with seven interceptions in 2025, contributing to a team-high 23 interceptions and earning AP First-Team All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl Games appearance. Byard recorded 93 tackles and received a 74.2 overall grade from PFF, ranking 20th among qualified safeties. The veteran intercepted Shedeur Sanders in the Pro Bowl Games. Byard signed a two-year, $15 million deal in 2024 and will become an unrestricted free agent in March, turning 33 in August.
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