Bears signing ex-Titans S Kevin Byard to 2-year deal

Source: The #Bears are signing All-Pro S Kevin Byard to a 2-year deal worth $15M base.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2024

Former Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard has reportedly found a new home with the Chicago Bears in free agency.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Byard is signing a two-year deal with the Bears that is worth a base of $15 million.

Byard was originally drafted by the Titans in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft and became one of the better players in the league at his position over seven-plus seasons in Tennessee.

But Byard struggled mightily in 2023, especially after being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, which led to his being released by Philly earlier this month.

The Middle Tennessee State product surrendered a completion rate of 74.6% and a passer rating of 102.1 over 16 games. The completion rate was the worst of his career and the passer rating was second-worst.

— Kevin Byard (@KevinByard) March 10, 2024

While he may not be what he once was, I do think Byard still has something left in the tank and can be an asset to an emerging Bears defense that will benefit from his veteran savvy and strong leadership.

And, Chicago is going to be getting a player who will have a massive chip on his shoulder after what was an ugly tenure in Philly.