"Byard, 32, led the NFL with seven interceptions in 2025. It was the second time in his 10-year career where he was the league's interceptions leader (2017, when he had eight), which earned the safety first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors for a third time."
"Byard's impact was felt throughout the Chicago Bears' secondary where he started 34 games over two seasons since the Bears signed him to a two-year, $15 million contract as a free agent in 2024. In addition to his seven interceptions last season, Byard had 93 tackles (tied the team-high with 61 solo), had eight passes defended and four tackles for loss."
"He played nearly 100% of defensive snaps (1,070) in 2025 and has never missed a game since entering the NFL as a third-round pick by the Tennessee Titans in 2016. Byard has logged 164 consecutive regular season appearances (with 155 starts) and 10 playoff games."
Kevin Byard III, a 32-year-old safety, agreed to join the New England Patriots on a one-year contract worth $9 million. This signing reunites him with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, who coached him during his eight seasons with the Tennessee Titans. In 2025, Byard led the NFL with seven interceptions while playing for the Chicago Bears, earning first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors for the third time in his career. Over two seasons with Chicago, he started 34 games, recording 93 tackles, eight passes defended, and four tackles for loss. Byard has maintained an exceptional durability record, never missing a game since his 2016 NFL debut and appearing in 164 consecutive regular season games. His 36 career interceptions rank second among active players.
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