New England Patriots
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1 week agoA quiet Patriots draft plan could reshape their secondary sooner than expected
The New England Patriots signed safety Kevin Byard III and are considering drafting a safety in 2026.
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.