- Oct 16, 2026
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New England Patriots safety Kevin Byard will face his former team Thursday night when the Patriots visit the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
Byard spent the last two seasons with Chicago, earning first-team All-Pro honors while helping the Bears capture the NFC North title last year. He led the league with seven interceptions that season but has yet to record one in his first year with New England. The Patriots are pursuing their fourth consecutive victory.
The veteran defensive back departed as a free agent this offseason and said he harbors no resentment about leaving. He expressed enthusiasm for the atmosphere he expects in his return, calling it an "electric environment."
Byard has been briefing Patriots coaches and players on Bears personnel ahead of the matchup. "I'm giving the coaches and the players as much as I can," he said. Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams, whom Byard knows from their time as teammates, will lead the Bears offense.
Source: ProFootballTalk - Wed Oct 21, 7:02 AM ET
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