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Patriots add 2025 interception leader in free agency, reports say
- On Wednesday, the New England Patriots signed veteran safety Kevin Byard to a one-year, $9 million contract, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported.
- Patriots pursued veteran help after Jaylinn Hawkins' departure opened a safety vacancy and with second-year Craig Woodson established as a starter.
- Byard's 2025 season included leading the NFL with seven interceptions and playing nearly 100% of defensive snaps , while logging 164 consecutive regular-season appearances.
- Adding Byard upgrades New England's secondary and likely makes him a starter alongside Craig Woodson, while removing one of the Bears' best players, creating decisions for Bears general manager Ryan Poles.
- Reuniting with coach Mike Vrabel, Byard signed a one-year contract negotiated by agent David Mulugheta of AthletesFirst amid New England's busy free-agency period.
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Report: Kevin Byard signing with the Patriots
CHICAGO (WGN) — The leader of the Chicago Bears' defense last season is packing up his bags and heading northeast to team up with one of his former head coaches. According to the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the New England Patriots are signing safety Kevin Byard to a 1-year, $9-million contract, signaling the end of [...]
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Boston HeraldMike Vrabel reunites with three-time All-Pro to fill Patriots’ biggest need
The Patriots are signing free-agent safety Kevin Byard, NFL Media first reported. It’s a one-year contract worth $9 million, per NFL media.
·New Hampshire, United States
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